In order to gain recertification or qualification, they can face costly and time-consuming processes from state-to-state.Ĭalifornia hosts more than 62,000 active-duty military spouses, the highest in the U.S. Military spouses seeking to continue their professional careers are often faced with state-specific vocational licensing requirements. “The support for licensure portability for our military spouses was a win-win for our entire workforce and both state and military economies.”įor military families, constantly moving to bases across state lines, spouse license reciprocity often poses a challenge.
“AB 107 was vital legislation for California to pass,” said Sandy Person, Travis Community Consortium executive director. Dodd’s advocacy along with key members of the Travis Community Consortium and the California Defense Communities Alliance sought to amplify the needs of military spouses and the impact of limited licensure portability within the state. Bill Dodd, California state senator and the bill’s sponsor, represents the 3rd Senate District, which is home to Travis Air Force Base.
The bill’s passing came as a result of concerted efforts from multiple state, civic, and military leaders. “Our community is truly unmatched here - they continuously go above and beyond to advocate for our Airmen and families.” Corey Simmons, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander. “We could not have done this without support from our community partners,” said Col. This includes, but is not limited to, the boards for: accountancy, architecture, barbering/cosmetology, dental, engineers, medical, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physical assistant, psychology, veterinary, and real estate. The expansion includes all licenses under the Department of Consumer Affairs. The bill, AB 107, goes into effect July 1, 2023, and grants spouses whose out-of-state licensing is in good standing an “expedited, temporary authorization to practice while meeting state-specific requirements for a period of at least one year.” 8, 2021, easing restrictions for veterans and spouses of California active-duty service members to actively practice certain professions or vocations. – New state license reciprocity legislation was signed and passed by California Gov.
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