Empire State Licensing Act ensures New Yorkers can obtain professional licenses without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status.

The Empire State Licensing Act ensures that New Yorkers can obtain professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. The act mandates that all state and local government-issued licenses, permits, certificates, or registrations be accessible to all qualified applicants, regardless of their immigration status. It prohibits issuing entities from inquiring into or requiring proof of an applicant's citizenship, lawful immigration status, country of birth, or national origin.

Empire State Licensing Act ensures New Yorkers can obtain professional licenses without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status.

The Empire State Licensing Act ensures that New Yorkers can obtain professional, occupational, commercial, or business licenses without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. The act mandates that all state and local government-issued licenses, permits, certificates, or registrations be accessible to all qualified applicants, regardless of their immigration status. It prohibits issuing entities from inquiring into or requiring proof of an applicant's citizenship, lawful immigration status, country of birth, or national origin.