Governor Glenn Youngkin Praises Passage of Agency Legislation Aimed at Expanding Worker Freedom

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Governor Glenn Youngkin today praised legislation that makes it easier for experienced, skilled and already licensed out-of-state professionals to join Virginia's workforce. The legislation, patroned by Senator Ryan McDougle (SB 1213) and Delegate Will Morefield (HB 2180), creates universal license recognition for 85 occupations licensed by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).

"This is a major victory for the Commonwealth as we continue growing Virginia's workforce. It provides Virginia an advantage in competing with other states for workers and business investment," said Governor Glenn Youngkin. "My administration has worked tirelessly, and we've been successful in bringing thousands of Virginians off the sidelines and back into the workforce. But what I hear from businesses of all sizes, large and small, is they need more, they need more workers. Universal license recognition will assist in resolving worker shortages while at the same time benefiting consumers through reduced costs of goods and services."

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