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

This bill creates a temporary license pathway for spouses and dependents of active-duty U.S. military members who move to New Jersey due to military orders. It requires professional licensing boards to issue these temporary licenses if applicants hold current licenses in another state with equivalent requirements, have practiced for two of the past five years, and meet background and education criteria. The bill also eliminates application fees for these military family members and mandates that licensing forms include a checkbox for military status. These provisions aim to reduce barriers for military-connected individuals seeking to practice their professions in New Jersey while maintaining licensing standards.