MS HB1263

Requires Mississippi occupational licensing boards to issue licenses to new state residents who hold a current license in good standing from another state for at least one year, provided the other state had minimum education, experience, and examination requirements

Allows licensing based on three or more years of work experience in states that do not require a license for that occupation, if Mississippi licenses that same occupation

Mandates licensing boards issue or deny applications within 120 days and provide temporary practice permits within 30 days for applicants who submit an affidavit affirming they meet requirements

Excludes attorneys, physicians, and occupations governed by interstate compacts from the universal recognition provisions

Requires all occupational licensing boards to adopt implementing rules by January 1, 2022, and to publish annual reports on applications received and actions taken under this act