This bill mandates that professional and occupational boards in New Jersey issue licenses, certificates, or certifications to veterans who possess equivalent training, education, or experience obtained while serving or after serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. The legislation specifies that these credentials can be acquired during or outside of military service. To qualify, applicants must provide evidence of an honorable discharge from active military service, demonstrate that their license or certification is in good standing in another jurisdiction, and meet all other licensure requirements, including any necessary examinations.

Additionally, the bill requires professional and occupational boards to establish methods for evaluating the equivalent training, education, or experience of applicants. Importantly, it stipulates that these evaluation methods cannot impose the same number of hours of experience as a requirement for applicants. This legislation aims to facilitate the transition of veterans into the workforce by recognizing their qualifications from other jurisdictions, thereby addressing the barriers they face due to varying state standards for occupational licenses.