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GA HB880
Bill
Status
Passed
4/24/2024
Primary Sponsor
Bethany Ballard
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AI Summary
- Military spouses may practice their licensed occupation in Georgia without a state license while their service member spouse is stationed in the state, provided they hold a current, good-standing license from another state, have applied for an expedited Georgia license by endorsement, and are hired by an in-state employer who verifies their credentials
- If the expedited license by endorsement is not issued within 30 days of application, the military spouse may continue working without a Georgia license; however, if the application is ultimately denied, the exemption from licensure ends
- Removes the requirement that an out-of-state license must have "substantially similar" training, experience, and testing qualifications compared to Georgia's requirements for expedited license by endorsement eligibility
- Reduces the processing deadline for expedited licenses by endorsement from 90 days to 30 days from receipt of a completed application
- Professional licensing boards may investigate exempted individuals and revoke the licensure exemption for violations of professional standards or fraudulent representations; the Act takes effect January 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Professions and businesses; military spouses to use an existing license in good standing from another state; allow
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-01-01
4/24/2024
Committee Referrals
Veterans, Military and Homeland Security2/29/2024
Regulated Industries1/10/2024
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