Active-duty military personnel and their spouses will soon benefit in their employment endeavors due to a new law going into effect Thursday.
On Oct. 1 in Maryland, legislation known as the Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act kicks in and allows active-duty service members and their spouses who relocate to the state pursuant to military orders to practice under a valid occupational or professional license issued by another state, provided they meet specified eligibility requirements and remain in good standing with their licensing authority.
The bill, signed into law May 26 by Democratic Gov. Wes Moore, aims to reduce employment disruptions for military families while helping qualified professionals enter Maryland's workforce quicker following a relocation. Previously, the process in Maryland could take months and put families in precarious financial positions.
Attorney Stephanie Rapp-Tully, a partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, told Military.com this new law should help alleviate concerns held by some members of the military and their families who have to relocate due to their positions.
"There have been significant delays in being able to get to work when you relocate, and this law seeks to update that and allow individuals to apply and start to work immediately upon relocation," Rapp-Tully said.
Individuals seeking to essentially transfer licenses from outside jurisdictions must, according to state law, do the following:
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