This bill amends existing law to eliminate application fees for professional or occupational licenses for spouses or dependents of active-duty members of the United States Armed Forces. Specifically, it prohibits any professional or occupational board from charging a fee for the submission of a licensure application from these individuals. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for payment of a fee for the issuance of a temporary courtesy license for nonresident military spouses.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that all professional or occupational licensing applications include a checkbox for applicants to indicate their status as a spouse or dependent of an active-duty service member. This change aims to streamline the licensing process for military families and ensure that they are not financially burdened when seeking professional licensure in New Jersey. The act is set to take effect 90 days after its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45:1-15.5