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NJ S2013

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Polistina

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honorably discharged veterans holding professional or occupational licenses in good standing from another state would be eligible to receive equivalent New Jersey licenses under this bill
  • Applicants must still comply with all other licensure requirements, including any required examinations
  • Professional boards must evaluate equivalent training, education, or experience obtained during or after military service, whether inside or outside the Armed Forces
  • Boards cannot require veterans to demonstrate the exact same number of hours of experience as non-veteran applicants when evaluating credentials from other jurisdictions
  • The bill takes effect on the first day of the second month following enactment

Legislative Description

Requires professional boards to issue licenses under certain circumstances to veterans with credentials in good standing from another jurisdiction.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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