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This bill, the Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act, aims to make it easier for active service members and their spouses to practice their professions in Maryland by allowing them to use occupational or professional licenses issued in other states under certain conditions, provided they apply to the relevant state licensing authority and meet specific criteria such as being in good standing and not having any pending disciplinary actions. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of an "eligible veteran" for licensing purposes to include former service members who have been discharged for more than one year prior to applying for a license, certificate, or registration, thereby streamlining the licensing process for those who have served in the armed forces.