State opens up occupational licensing to non-citizens

One of several bills Gov. Steve Sisolak is scheduled to sign into law in Southern Nevada Friday is legislation allowing any individual regardless of immigration or citizenship status to apply for a state occupational license.

From mammography technicians to court interpreters to dental hygienists, a number of careers in Nevada require people to get professional licenses issued by the state.

The bill, AB275, amends the Nevada Administrative Code by removing any reference to United States citizenship from state licensing requirements and allows applicants to use a taxpayer identification number as an alternative to a Social Security Number. It goes into effect on July 1, 2019.

“The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: It is in the best interests of this State to make full use of the skills and talents of every resident of this State,” reads the bill.

Read more: https://www.nevadacurrent.com/2019/06/14/state-opens-up-occupational-licensing-to-non-citizens/