2026 Mid-Year Update: Which States Added Universal License Recognition Laws
Published July 1, 2026 · Updated July 1, 2026 · 5 min read
Mid-Year Snapshot
As of mid-2026, a majority of US states have enacted some form of Universal License Recognition law — a trend that began with Arizona in 2019 and has grown steadily since — though the scope and strength of these laws still vary widely: some cover nearly all occupational licenses, while others exclude healthcare or legal professions entirely.
States to Watch
Several additional states have proposed ULR legislation currently moving through committee. We track enactment dates directly on each state's page rather than in this post, since a running list here would go stale within weeks.
What This Means for Applicants
If you're planning a move, check your destination state's page on PermitBridge for its current ULR status before assuming older guidance still applies — this is exactly the kind of detail that changes fastest.