Bill > HB1677

This bill, titled the "Military Families Licensing Recognition Act," aims to streamline the process for military members and their spouses to obtain occupational licenses in Tennessee when they relocate due to military orders. It mandates that Tennessee licensing authorities, which are state boards or committees that issue professional credentials, must comply with federal law (specifically 50 U.S.C. § 4025a) regarding the recognition of "covered licenses" held by servicemembers or their spouses who move to Tennessee. This recognition also extends to those who relocate to a state bordering Tennessee but wish to work in Tennessee. The bill clarifies that it does not prevent individuals from seeking licenses through other state laws, nor does it affect existing interstate compacts or reciprocity agreements, and it excludes professions regulated by the state supreme court. Furthermore, licensing authorities are required to prominently display a notice on their websites and applications informing active military servicemembers and their spouses about their potential eligibility for license recognition in the state.