SB141 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tom ButlerSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Military, and certain federal employees, including spouses, occupational licensing boards, date extended to implement, time extended for temporary permits to practice, Sec. 31-1-6 am'd.
Summary: SB141 creates a program to help military spouses get licensed in Alabama quickly, with reciprocal licenses, temporary permits, and fee waivers when they relocate here.
What This Bill Does
It requires licensing boards to adopt rules allowing reciprocal licensing for military spouses and to issue licenses within about 30 days if the other state’s requirements are substantially similar. It also allows temporary licenses valid for 180–360 days while Alabama-specific requirements are completed. Eligible spouses include those married to active duty or transitioning service members relocated to Alabama, or certain federal agency or NASA employees relocated here; boards must expedite processing after license applications and may establish reciprocity with other states. It includes a fee waiver for initial licensing and excludes certain professions from these provisions.

Who It Affects
Military spouses relocating to Alabama who need professional licensure and may receive a fast-track license or temporary permit
State licensing boards/agencies that issue professional licenses and will implement reciprocity rules and process expedited applications

Key Provisions
Defines the act as the Military Family Jobs Opportunity Act
Boards must adopt rules by 2023 to implement reciprocal licensing and temporary permits; license within 30 days if substantially equivalent
Temporary permit valid for at least 180 days and up to 360 days while requirements are completed
Eligible individuals include spouses of active duty, reserve, transitioning members relocated to Alabama, or certain federal or NASA employees
Expedited licensure upon completion of Alabama requirements and potential reciprocity with other states
Boards may establish reciprocity with other states for military spouse licensing
Waives initial licensing fees for eligible individuals, to be processed within 30 days
Excludes practice of law, specific agencies and certain professions from these provisions
Effective date: law takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage/approval

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Military