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GA HB821
Bill
Status
Passed
4/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Al Williams
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AI Summary
- Requires all Georgia professional licensing boards to adopt rules by July 1, 2017, creating a process for military spouses and transitioning service members to obtain temporary licenses, licenses by endorsement, expedited licenses, or a combination thereof
- Defines "transitioning service member" as an active duty military member on active duty or separation leave who is within 24 months of retirement or 12 months of separation
- Allows boards to issue licenses to applicants who hold a license from another state where the training, experience, and testing substantially meet or exceed Georgia's requirements
- Allows boards to issue licenses based on military specialty, certification, training, or experience that substantially meets or exceeds Georgia's licensing requirements
- Requires any new professional licensing board created after June 30, 2016, to adopt these rules within one year of its creation
Legislative Description
"Military Spouses and Veterans Licensure Act"; enact
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2016
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