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Lawmakers hear bill allowing ITIN holders to apply for professional licenses
Summary
House Bill 3,830 would allow individuals without lawful presence or Social Security numbers to obtain state professional or occupational licenses using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN); sponsor said the measure aligns Oregon with other states and aims to fill workforce shortages without changing licensing standards.
Representative Ricky Ruiz introduced House Bill 3,830 to the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection on March 27 and told members the measure would allow qualified applicants to use Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) when applying for professional or occupational licenses.
"This bill is a straightforward, common sense measure, and ensures…
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