Establishes provisions relating to the issuance of professional and occupational licenses to certain individuals with federal employment authorizations
HB 2522 allows individuals with specific U.S. federal employment authorizations to obtain professional or occupational licenses (like for nursing or contracting) if they provide two documents: an unexpired DHS employment authorization card (Form I-766) and proof they meet federal REAL ID Act criteria. Licenses issued under this bill are only valid for the same period as the employment authorization document. The bill explicitly states it does not change other license requirements, grant access to public benefits beyond licensing, or alter immigration status. It directly affects immigrants with certain work permits who seek licensed professions but does not impact unrelated licensing rules or eligibility for other government assistance.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 18, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ray Reed
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Hales
DDemocratic
Co
Kem Smith
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Boyko
DDemocratic
Co
Stephanie Boykin
DDemocratic
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