MS SB2087

Removes the exemption for attorneys from Mississippi's occupational licensing law that allows military-trained individuals and military spouses to obtain licenses in their professions.

Military-trained applicants can obtain occupational licenses if they completed military training substantially equivalent to state requirements, practiced the occupation for at least 2 of the 5 years preceding application, have no disqualifying conduct, and pay required fees.

Military spouses can obtain occupational licenses if they hold a current license from another jurisdiction with substantially equivalent requirements, demonstrate competency, have no disqualifying conduct, are in good standing, and pay required fees.

All relevant military service experience, including full-time, part-time, paid, and volunteer work, counts toward years of practice requirements for licensure.

Effective July 1, 2018.