The Military Spouse Licensure Reform Act aims to streamline the process for nonresident military spouses to obtain professional and occupational licenses in New Jersey. The bill mandates that each professional or occupational board issue a temporary license to a nonresident military spouse who holds an unencumbered license from another jurisdiction. This temporary license allows the spouse to lawfully practice their profession in New Jersey while the board completes the review process for a full license. Additionally, the bill clarifies that nonresident military spouses can still apply for a full license in accordance with existing laws and regulations.

To implement this new process, the bill repeals the previous law (P.L.2013, c.264) that governed the licensure of military spouses. It requires each board to adopt rules and regulations to facilitate the act's objectives, ensuring that the new licensing framework is effectively established. The act is set to take effect immediately for applications submitted after its enactment.