What's happening
This bill allows veterans licensed in another state to temporarily practice their profession in New York while their application is processed.
Why it matters
Speeds up employment for qualified veterans. By allowing veterans to temporarily practice their profession while their New York application is pending, the bill helps veterans start working and earning income faster after relocating.
Reduces bureaucratic barriers. Veterans licensed in other states won’t be sidelined by lengthy administrative delays, making New York more attractive for skilled professionals transitioning from military service.
Supports workforce needs. The policy could help fill gaps in professions facing shortages (e.g., healthcare, engineering, teaching) by tapping into the trained veteran workforce without unnecessary waiting periods.
Ensures standards remain high. Temporary admission is only granted if the veteran’s training and credentials are deemed essentially equivalent to New York’s requirements, maintaining professional standards while providing flexibility.
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Fast-Track Licenses for Veterans
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Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to higher education
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to higher education
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.336
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to higher education
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Ease Licensing for Veteran Professionals
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Michaelle C. Solages
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2113
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 22, 2019
Introduced by Sen. SANDERS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the application for admission to the practice of a profession by a veteran admitted to practice in another jurisdiction
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 6505-d to read as follows:
§ 6505-d. Application for admission to the practice of a profession by a veteran admitted to practice in another jurisdiction. The commissioner shall provide for temporary admission to the practice of a profession by a veteran who is admitted to the practice of that profession in another jurisdiction for the period of time it takes for the veteran's application for admission to the practice of a profession in New York state to be processed. Such application shall be determined by the commissioner within thirty days of the filing of the application with the commissioner by the veteran. If the commissioner determines that the education, training and prior admission to the practice of a profession in another jurisdiction are essentially equivalent to the requirements necessary for admission to practice the profession in New York state, then the commissioner shall grant such veteran admission to practice the profession in New York state.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04257-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the application for admission to the practice of a profession by a veteran admitted to practice in another jurisdiction
Purpose
To ensure veterans licensed to practice a profession in another juris- diction can practice their profession in New York State.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the education law by adding a new section 6505-d providing the commissioner shall provide a veteran licensed to practice a profession in another jurisdiction temporary admission to practice that profession in New York state. The temporary admission shall be for the time it takes for the veteran's application to practice the profes- sion in this state to be processed. The commissioner shall determine such application within 30 days of its filing. If the commissioner determines the education, training and prior admission to the practice of the profession in the other jurisdiction are essentially equivalent to the requirements for admission in New York state, the commissioner shall grant the veteran admission to practice the profession in this state.
Section 2 provides this act shall take effect immediately.
Existing law
This is new law.
Justification
According to the Labor Department, the unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans was 15.2 percent in January 2011. By contrast, the unemployment rate in New York state that month was 8.3 percent. Though the situation has since improved, the ability to earn a living remains a pressing challenge for returning veterans. Often times veterans struggle to find work. Further, our economy suffers because veterans trained to practice a profession elsewhere are not licensed to practice here. We must honor our veterans for the service they provided us by ensuring their educa- tion, training and admission to practice a profession are respected in this state.
Legislative history
2015 Passed Senate
Fiscal implications
None
Local fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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