Licensure; revise reciprocity requirements for out-of-state attorneys.

HB 925 would allow attorneys licensed in other states to practice in Mississippi without taking the state bar exam, provided they establish Mississippi residency for 12 consecutive months, have practiced law for at least five years in good standing in their home state, and provide proof of their qualifications. This bill directly affects out-of-state lawyers seeking to relocate to Mississippi for work. The key provision removes the mandatory bar exam requirement for qualifying applicants, streamlining the licensure process while maintaining standards through residency and practice history verification. (Bill: HB 925, Section 73-3-25, Mississippi Code of 1972)