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NJ A1128
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
John DiMaio
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AI Summary
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Expands the list of health care professionals required to undergo criminal history background checks to include those licensed by the State Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners, State Board of Creative Arts and Activities Therapies, and State Board of Dietetics and Nutrition
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Amends existing law (P.L.2002, c.104) that already requires background checks for professionals licensed by 18 other health care boards, including Medical Examiners, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Psychology
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Applies to both initial licensure applications and licensure renewals received on or after the date of enactment
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
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Exempts nurse aides, personal care assistants, and homemaker-home health aides who are already subject to separate background check requirements under other statutes
Legislative Description
Requires criminal history background check for individuals seeking licensure issued by boards regulating certain health care professions.
Substituted by another Bill
Last Action
Substituted by S2311 (1R)
6/28/2024