New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

A 1879 — Requires professional boards to issue licenses for veterans with good standing license or certification in another jurisdiction under certain circumstances.

Last action — RCM ARP

  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.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    2 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows veterans to obtain professional licenses more easily.

This bill requires professional boards to issue licenses to veterans who hold a valid license or certification from another state. It aims to streamline the licensing process for veterans transitioning to civilian careers.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For veterans entering the workforce, this bill simplifies the licensing process, helping them use their existing qualifications.

Summary

Veterans professional/occupational license/certification-profession board issue

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 31, 2025

Action History

  1. RCM ARP

  2. REP 2RA

  3. 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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 1879 do?
Veterans professional/occupational license/certification-profession board issue
Who sponsors A 1879?
A 1879 is sponsored by Fantasia, Dawn, Peterson, Erik, Tucker, Cleopatra G. (Democrat), Webber, Jay (Republican), Calabrese, Clinton (Democrat), Scharfenberger, Gerry (Republican), and Flynn, Victoria A. (Republican).
What is the current status of A 1879?
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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