A1879

Requires professional boards to issue licenses for veterans with good standing license or certification in another jurisdiction under certain circumstances.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1879 requires professional boards to issue licenses to veterans with good standing credentials from another jurisdiction.

New Jersey A1879 mandates professional and occupational boards to issue licenses, certificates, or certifications to veterans who present evidence of an honorably discharged status, a good standing license from another jurisdiction, and compliance with all other licensure requirements. The bill also requires boards to provide methods for evaluating equivalent training, education, or experience, ensuring no applicant is required to match the exact number of hours of experience from another jurisdiction.

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Where it stands

Current
Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee