SF0119

Establishes expedited licensure and temporary practice permits for military service members and military spouses in Wyoming.

• Requires professional and occupational licensing boards to issue expedited licenses to military service members or military spouses within 30 days of receiving a completed application if the applicant holds a relevant, active license from another state and provides proof of military service or spousal status. (W.S. 33-1-117(b), W.S. 33-1-117(b)(i))
• Defines 'military service member' to include active uniformed services members or those released from military service within two years with an honorable discharge character. (W.S. 33-1-117(a)(v))
• Allows licensing boards to issue temporary practice permits to military service members and spouses for up to three years while they complete remaining licensure requirements, without charging any fees. (W.S. 33-1-117(e))
• Requires licensing boards to consider military education, training, and experience when evaluating whether an applicant meets educational and training requirements for licensure. (W.S. 33-1-117(h))
• Mandates that licensing boards inquire on application forms whether applicants are military service members or military spouses and maintain records of such identification, triggering the 30-day expedited processing requirement. (W.S. 33-1-117(g))
• Requires licensing boards to adopt rules implementing the expedited licensure provisions, including online applications and reciprocity licensing for military service members and spouses. (W.S. 33-1-117(f))
• Provides that emergency medical service licenses sought by military veterans, active service members, National Guard members separating from active duty, or their spouses shall be processed under the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact Act. (W.S. 33-1-117(j), W.S. 33-36-202)
• Repeals W.S. 33-1-116 and W.S. 33-1-117(b)(ii). (Section 2)

Effective: July 1, 2025

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