Loading chat...

NJ S1646

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Zwicker

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for federal Medicaid State plan amendments or waivers to secure federal funding for additional graduate medical education slots focused on behavioral health care

  • Requires the Commissioner of Human Services and Secretary of Higher Education to establish a process for graduate medical education programs to request and use Medicaid funds for new behavioral health-focused residency slots, contingent on federal approval

  • Applies to both new and existing graduate medical education programs in New Jersey

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits payment of subminimum wage due to age, disability, injury, or status as apprentice, learner, or student through special license issued by DOLWD.

Labor

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

No bill text available