NJ S2521

Extends temporary courtesy license duration from one year to two years for nonresident military spouses in seven specific professional fields: applied behavior analysis, marriage and family therapy (including alcohol and drug counseling), nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, social work, and audiology/speech-language pathology

Allows for an additional one-year extension on the two-year license at the discretion of the relevant licensing board, council, or committee

Defines "nonresident military spouse" as someone not domiciled in New Jersey who is married to an active duty Armed Forces member transferred to, domiciled in, or permanently stationed in New Jersey

Maintains existing eligibility requirements including holding a current license in another jurisdiction with equivalent standards, at least two years of active practice in the past five years, no disciplinary history, and completion of background checks

All other temporary courtesy licenses issued by professional boards remain at the current one-year term with potential one-year extension