Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 1157
Establishes provisions relating to the issuance of professional and occupational licenses to certain individuals with federal employment authorizations
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Maggie Nurrenbern (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SB 1157 - This act provides that a person has demonstrated lawful presence for eligibility of a professional or occupational license if the person submits certain documents relating to employment authorization issued by certain federal agencies, as described in the act. A professional or occupational license issued to a person demonstrating lawful presence under this act shall be valid only for the period of time during which the employment authorization is valid.
This act is identical to HB 2522 (2026) and SB 738 (2025).
KATIE O'BRIEN
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee