![]() In the two years since the law took effect, more than 1,000 military members and their spouses have received assistance with a professional license application in the state. The law also established a military liaison at the department, whose sole job is to help service members and their partners through the licensing process in Illinois. “This really prioritized military service people and their spouses, ensuring they get licenses quickly,” said Mario Treto, the department’s secretary. An update in 2021 cut that timeframe to 30 days. The original Illinois law required the state’s Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to review and grant license applications to a military member or spouse within 60 days of receiving the application. Pritzker signed a law to help military members and their spouses get professional licenses and jobs more quickly. ![]() Illinois joined a growing number of states in 2019, when Gov. ![]() Legislation in Illinois and Missouri cuts down the time it takes for a member of the military or their spouse to obtain a professional license, but only removes one of the barriers they face in finding jobs. ![]()
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