Advocates embrace Wisconsin law allowing DACA holders to obtain occupational licenses

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: April 13, 2026

Words: 1,996

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Wisconsin will officially allow DACA status holders to obtain an occupational license under a bill Gov. Tony Evers signed into law last week.

AB 759, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 240, allows DACA status holders to apply for and obtain professional credentials from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).

Evers said in a statement that it was the right thing to do to help “Dreamers… pursue their higher education and career …

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