ASSEMBLY MILITARY AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 3609

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  JUNE 16, 2025

      The Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 3609.

      This bill provides that no professional or occupational board will charge a license application fee to an applicant who is the spouse or dependent of an active-duty service member.  The bill also removes the provision requiring the payment of a fee for the issuance of a temporary courtesy license.  In addition, the bill provides that a professional or occupational licensing board will include on any application for professional or occupational licensure a box for the applicant to indicate the applicant’s status as the spouse or dependent of an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces.