Concerns professional licensing and application fees for spouse or dependent of active duty member of United States Armed Forces.

This New Jersey bill (S 665) simplifies licensing for spouses and dependents of active-duty military members who move to New Jersey due to military orders. It requires professional licensing boards to issue temporary licenses to qualifying military spouses without charging application fees, and mandates a checkbox on all applications to identify military status. To qualify, applicants must hold a current license in another state with equivalent requirements, have practiced for at least two years in the past five, and pass background checks. The temporary license is valid for one year (extendable) and mirrors the rights and obligations of New Jersey residents. It directly affects military-connected families seeking to practice professions like nursing, law, or education in New Jersey.