Amended Substitute Senate Bill Number 7 Summary

• State occupational licensing agencies must issue temporary licenses or certificates to individuals on active military duty or their spouses who hold valid licenses from another state or jurisdiction.

• Applicants must meet four requirements: hold a valid out-of-state license, be in good standing, provide proof of military duty in Ohio, and comply with criminal background check requirements if applicable.

• Licensing agencies must issue temporary or regular licenses within 30 days of application, or within 14 days of receiving criminal background check results; temporary licenses valid for maximum of 6 years.

• All fees for temporary licenses are waived; temporary licenses automatically revoke if the out-of-state license expires, the applicant loses good standing, or six months elapse after divorce from a military spouse.

• Licensing agencies must adopt rules establishing processes to identify military applicants, track applications, and prioritize expedited certification, with annual reporting to the director of veterans services.