SHB 1889 — Allowing persons to receive professional licenses and certifications regardless of immigration or citizenship status.

What this bill does

Provides eligibility for certain professional and commercial licenses, certifications, permits, and registrations for various professions for persons not lawfully present in the United States. Permits applicants for licensure, certification, or registration to provide an individual taxpayer identification number in lieu of a social security number.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 9, 2024
  66 yea · 31 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 27, 2024
  41 yea · 8 nay

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