Conor Norris and Edward Timmons
Guest columnists
Oklahoma has joined a growing number of states making it easier for licensed professionals to move and start working. Universal recognition of out-of-state licenses reduces the hassle for people that want to make Oklahoma their new home.
House Bill 2873 was signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt and will take effect in November. The law makes it easier for professionals to move to Oklahoma by removing one key hurdle — obtaining a new license. Moving to a new state can be a long, expensive process. For professionals who need a license to work, being forced to jump through hoops to continue working adds to the cost.