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NJ S2311

Bill

Status

Passed

9/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Troy Singleton

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands criminal history background check requirements to cover applicants seeking licensure from three additional health care professional boards: the State Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners, the State Board of Creative Arts and Activities Therapies, and the State Board of Dietetics and Nutrition

  • Amends existing law (P.L.2002, c.104) that already requires background checks for various health care professionals regulated by boards including Medical Examiners, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and others

  • Exempts nurse aides, personal care assistants, and homemaker-home health aides who are already subject to separate background check requirements under other statutes

  • Applies to both initial licensure applications and licensure renewal applications received on or after the September 12, 2024 enactment date

Legislative Description

Requires criminal history background check for individuals seeking licensure issued by boards regulating certain health care professions.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.67.

9/12/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/25/2024

Full Bill Text

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