New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 4 D · 3 R cosponsors

A 976 — Allows for issuance of two-year temporary courtesy license for nonresident military spouses in certain professions.

Last action — R/S REF SMV

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    2 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill allows temporary licenses for nonresident military spouses in certain professions.

The bill permits nonresident military spouses to obtain a two-year temporary courtesy license to practice in New Jersey. It outlines eligibility criteria including holding a valid license in another jurisdiction and compliance with associated requirements.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill provides military families easier access to professional opportunities while relocating.

Summary

Courtesy license, temporary-allows for issuance for nonresident military spouses

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 12, 2025

Action History

  1. R/S REF SMV

  2. PA

  3. REP 2RA

  4. INT 1RA REF AMV

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 113 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (113)

113 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Floor vote

Passed 77 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 56000
Republican 19003
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 77003
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (80)
Member Party Vote
Azzariti Jr., John V. — Yea
Donlon, Margie — Yea
Abdelaziz, Al Democrat Yea
Angelozzi, Anthony Democrat Yea
Bagolie, Rosaura Democrat Yea
Bailey Jr., David Democrat Yea
Bhalla, Ravi S. Democrat Yea
Brennan, Katie Democrat Yea
Calabrese, Clinton Democrat Yea
Carter, Linda S. Democrat Yea
Collazos-Gill, Alixon Democrat Yea
Coughlin, Craig J. Democrat Yea
Danielsen, Joe Democrat Yea
DeAngelo, Wayne P. Democrat Yea
Drulis, Mitchelle Democrat Yea
Egan, Kevin P. Democrat Yea
Freiman, Roy Democrat Yea
Greenwald, Louis D. Democrat Yea
Haider, Shama A. Democrat Yea
Hutchison, Dan Democrat Yea
Kane, Melinda Democrat Yea
Karabinchak, Robert J. Democrat Yea
Katz, Andrea Democrat Yea
Kearney, Vincent M. Democrat Yea
Kennedy, James J. Democrat Yea
Lopez, Yvonne Democrat Yea
Macurdy, Andrew Democrat Yea
McCoy, Tennille R. Democrat Yea
Miller, Cody D. Democrat Yea
Moen Jr., William F. Democrat Yea
Morales, Carmen Theresa Democrat Yea
Murphy, Carol A. Democrat Yea
Onyema, Chigozie U. Democrat Yea
Park, Ellen J. Democrat Yea
Peterpaul Esq., Luanne M. Democrat Yea
Pintor Marin, Eliana Democrat Yea
Quijano, Annette Democrat Yea
Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina Democrat Yea
Rodriguez, Ed Democrat Yea
Rodriguez, Gabriel Democrat Yea
Rowan, Maureen Democrat Yea
Sampson IV, William B. Democrat Yea
Schaer, Gary S. Democrat Yea
Schnall, Alexander Democrat Yea
Simmons, Heather Democrat Yea
Singh, Balvir Democrat Yea
Spearman, William W. Democrat Yea
Speight, Shanique Democrat Yea
Stanley, Sterley S. Democrat Yea
Stewart, Kenyatta Democrat Yea
Swain, Lisa Democrat Yea
Sweeney, Marisa Democrat Yea
Tucker, Cleopatra G. Democrat Yea
Tully, Chris Democrat Yea
Venezia, Michael Democrat Yea
Verrelli, Anthony S. Democrat Yea
Wainstein, Larry Democrat Yea
Walker, Jerry Democrat Yea
Auth, Robert Republican Yea
Barlas, Al Republican Yea
Bergen, Brian Republican Yea
Clifton, Robert D. Republican Not Voting
DePhillips, Christopher P. Republican Yea
DiMaio, John Republican Not Voting
Dunn, Aura K. Republican Yea
Fantasia, Dawn Republican Yea
Flynn, Victoria A. Republican Yea
Guardian, Donald A. Republican Yea
Inganamort, Michael Republican Yea
Kanitra, Paul Republican Not Voting
Kean, Sean T. Republican Yea
McClellan, Antwan L. Republican Yea
McGuckin, Gregory P. Republican Yea
Myhre, Gregory E. Republican Yea
Peterson, Erik Republican Yea
Rumpf, Brian E. Republican Yea
Sauickie, Alex Republican Yea
Scharfenberger, Gerry Republican Yea
Simonsen, Erik K. Republican Yea
Webber, Jay Republican Yea

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Subjects

veterans labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 976 do?
Courtesy license, temporary-allows for issuance for nonresident military spouses
Who sponsors A 976?
A 976 is sponsored by Brennan, Katie (Democrat), Singh, Balvir (Democrat), Freiman, Roy (Democrat), Dunn, Aura K. (Republican), Fantasia, Dawn (Republican), Sauickie, Alex (Republican), and Murphy, Carol A. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 976?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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