Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

HB 2522 — Establishes provisions relating to the issuance of professional and occupational licenses to certain individuals with federal employment authorizations

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

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In plain language

The bill allows certain individuals with federal employment authorizations to obtain professional licenses.

This bill amends regulations so that individuals with valid U.S. employment authorization can receive professional or occupational licenses. It requires specific documentation but does not affect other license requirements.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Read First Time (H)

  4. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 194 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (194)

194 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2522?
HB 2522 is sponsored by Stephanie Boykin (Democratic), Kem Smith (Democratic), Jeff Hales (Democratic), Mark Boyko (Democratic), and Ray Reed (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2522?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 2522?
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