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MO HB2300

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Philip Oehlerking

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a two-year temporary license pathway for individuals with at least three years of work experience in occupations that require licensure in Missouri but not in the state(s) where they previously worked, with a 45-day application processing requirement

  • Establishes the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, allowing PAs with qualifying licenses to practice across participating states through a "Compact Privilege" without obtaining separate state licenses, administered by a new PA Licensure Compact Commission

  • Enacts the Athletic Trainer Compact enabling licensed athletic trainers to practice in member states through mutual recognition of licenses, with requirements including graduation from a CAATE-accredited program and current BOC certification

  • Updates CPA licensure requirements by replacing "substantial equivalency" with "mobility" provisions, modifying educational pathways (bachelor's degree, bachelor's plus 30 hours, or post-baccalaureate degree with accounting concentration), and requiring two years of experience for bachelor's degree holders versus one year for those with additional education

  • Reduces the required years of practice for social work supervisors from five years to three years for qualified baccalaureate, master, clinical, and advanced macro supervisors

Legislative Description

Creates provisions relating to professional licensing

Last Action

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 18 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 1

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Professional Registration And Licensing2/12/2026

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