HB 3830
Prohibits a professional licensing board from denying issuance of an authorization issued by the professional licensing board to an individual based solely on the individual's immigration or citizenship status.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Commerce and Consumer Protection
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill prohibits professional licensing boards from denying authorization or benefits to individuals solely based on their immigration or citizenship status. It also prevents these boards from disclosing an applicant’s or licensee’s Social Security number, taxpayer identification number, or other federally issued identification number unless for specific, limited purposes like tax or enforcement. Furthermore, the bill ensures that individuals without lawful immigration status are eligible for state and local public benefits and prevents their denial based on immigration status.
Key provisions
- Prohibits denial of authorization based on immigration status.
- Prevents professional licensing boards from disclosing Social Security numbers or other identification numbers.
- Ensures eligibility for state and local public benefits for individuals without lawful immigration status.
- Defines ‘licensee’ and ‘occupational or professional service’ for clarity.
- Establishes confidentiality for Social Security numbers provided to licensing boards.
- Allows applicants without Social Security numbers to submit written statements.
- Updates ORS 25.785 to require recording Social Security numbers on applications and forms.
Who is affected
- Professional licensing boards
- Individuals seeking professional licenses
- Individuals currently holding professional licenses
- Applicants for state and local public benefits
- Individuals without lawful immigration status
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