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NJ A976
NJ A976Allows for issuance of two-year temporary courtesy license for nonresident military spouses in certain professions.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends current law on temporary courtesy licenses for nonresident military spouses. Under the bill, a nonresident military spouse who seeks and is approved to be issued a temporary courtesy license in New Jersey from the State Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners; the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, including the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee; the New Jersey Board of Nursing; the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council; the State Board of Psychological Examiners; or the State Board of Social Work Examiners is to have the temporary courtesy license for two years, with the option, at the discretion of the specific board and submission of an application by the holder of the temporary courtesy license, for a one-year extension. Currently, temporary courtesy licenses are granted for one year, with the option for a one-year extension.
AI Summary
This bill extends the validity of temporary courtesy licenses for nonresident military spouses in New Jersey from one year to two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension, for those seeking to practice in specific licensed professions. A "nonresident military spouse" is defined as someone not living in New Jersey who is married to an active-duty service member transferred to the state. The bill specifically applies to spouses seeking licenses from the State Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners, the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners (including the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee), the New Jersey Board of Nursing, the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council, the State Board of Psychological Examiners, and the State Board of Social Work Examiners. Currently, these temporary licenses are granted for one year and can be extended for another year; this bill increases the initial term to two years for these particular professions, offering more stability for military families relocating to New Jersey.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A976 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/976_I1.HTM |
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