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Senate advances portal bill to ease licensure transfer for military spouses

Senate Committee on Executive Departments and Administration · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Senate Bill 656 would create a web-based occupational license application portal to help military spouses and veterans transfer professional credentials between states. Testimony from industry and the Department of Military Affairs supported the measure; committee voted to move the bill out on consent.

The Senate Committee on Executive Departments and Administration advanced Senate Bill 656, a proposal to create an online occupational license application portal aimed at helping military spouses and veterans transfer professional credentials more quickly between states.

Senator Tim McHugh introduced the bill, saying about 10% of New Hampshire citizens are military or veterans and that many military spouses hold professional…

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