AR HB1667

Creates the Universal Licensing Recognition Act to allow occupational licensing entities in Arkansas to issue licenses without examination to applicants who hold current licenses in at least one other state in the same discipline and practice level.

Requires applicants to have held the out-of-state license for at least one year, meet minimum education and work experience requirements verified by the other state, and have no revoked licenses or unresolved disciplinary actions.

Allows licensing based on work experience in states that do not require occupational licenses for the same profession, provided applicants are Arkansas residents.

Requires occupational licensing entities to report application data (number of applicants, licenses issued/denied, and pending determinations) annually to the Department of Labor and Licensing, which shall publish the compiled data on a searchable public website.

Becomes effective January 1, 2022, with all occupational licensing entities required to promulgate implementing rules by January 1, 2023.