Business Freedom Act

Bill XXXX

To eliminate business license requirements, affirming that no individual, partnership, or legal entity shall be required to obtain a business license in order to engage in lawful commerce.

This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Business Freedom Act.”

1. No individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other legal entity shall be required to obtain or hold a business license from any state or local government—including counties, cities, or municipalities—to engage in lawful business activity.
    
2. All statutes, regulations, ordinances, or rules, whether state or local, that impose a business license requirement are hereby repealed.
    

1. The elimination of business licensing requirements shall not affect any existing consumer protection laws, or any health, safety, or environmental regulations designed to prevent fraud, unfair practices, or to ensure public welfare.
    
2. All businesses must continue to comply with applicable state and federal regulations relating to consumer protection, health, safety, and environmental standards.
    

1. Any business entity that currently holds a state or local business license may continue to operate without the need for renewal or further compliance with licensing requirements.
    
2. All existing state and local business licenses shall be considered null and void as of the effective date of this Act.
    

If any provision of this Act, or its application to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the Act—or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances—shall not be affected.