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NJ A2127
NJ A2127Concerns certain requirements regarding experience and examination for nonresident military spouses seeking professional or occupational licensure.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill addresses the ability of nonresident military spouses of active duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States to apply for a professional or occupational license. Under the bill, a nonresident military spouse is to demonstrate two years experience in the past seven years in the profession or occupation in which licensure is sought instead of the past five years. Additionally, if a board concludes that an applicant is to sit for an examination, the applicant is to be issued a temporary license that would expire after 30 days, during which time the applicable board is to make its best efforts to provide the opportunity for the applicant to sit for the required examination. At the discretion of the board, a 30-day temporary license may limit an applicant to only performing specific services. Additionally, any courtesy license granted a nonresident military spouse is to be valid for the period of time until the next renewal period. The nonresident military spouse is allowed to apply for licensure renewal, if applicable.
AI Summary
This bill addresses the ability of nonresident military spouses of active duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States to apply for a professional or occupational license. The key provisions include:
1. Nonresident military spouses can now demonstrate two years of experience in the past seven years in the profession or occupation they seek licensure for, instead of the previous requirement of five years.
2. If a licensing board determines an applicant must sit for an examination, the applicant will be issued a temporary 30-day license during which the board will make efforts to provide the opportunity for the applicant to take the required exam. The temporary license may limit the applicant to performing only certain services.
3. Courtesy licenses granted to nonresident military spouses will now be valid for the period until the next renewal, allowing them to apply for renewal if applicable, rather than expiring after one year.
The bill aims to ease the licensing process for nonresident military spouses, recognizing the unique challenges they face due to frequent relocations with their active duty spouse.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2127 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2127_I1.HTM |
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