SB 562 — Military Occupational Licensure
by Senator Cruz
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Committee (MS)
The bill requires the professional licensing boards of the Departments of Business of Professional Regulation (DBPR) and Health (DOH), or the DBPR or DOH where there is no board, to issue permanent occupational licenses to the spouses of active duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States within 7 days of receipt of a completed application that includes all required documentation. The required application fee for such licenses is also waived.
Temporary occupational licenses issued by the DBPR or DOH and its licensing boards are ended as processing will be expedited for active duty military members and their spouses eliminating the need for such licenses.
If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect July 1, 2022.
Vote: Senate 38-0; House 112-0