NY A00675

Prohibits state and local government entities from denying professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses based on an applicant's immigration, citizenship, or undocumented status

Bars licensing entities from inquiring about, requesting, or requiring proof of citizenship, immigration status, country of birth, or national origin from applicants

Requires licensing entities to create policies for evaluating foreign experience as substantially equivalent to U.S. education, training, or other prerequisites where appropriate

Establishes strict confidentiality protections for applicant documents that could reveal place of birth (passports, birth certificates, consular IDs), limiting retention and disclosure except under court order or written authorization

Repeals existing citizenship or permanent residence requirements across multiple professions in education law, including physicians, veterinarians, nurses, pharmacists, and other licensed occupations, and amends alcoholic beverage control and other laws to remove similar restrictions