New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1879: Requires professional boards to issue licenses for veterans with good standing license or certification in another jurisdiction under certain circumstances.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1879 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires professional boards to issue licenses for veterans with good standing license or certification in another jurisdiction under certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Cleopatra Tucker (Democratic), Dawn Fantasia (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 17, 2026): Recommitted to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleopatra Tucker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Clinton Calabrese | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Melinda Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Erik Peterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Jay Webber | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Recommitted to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
- Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee