NJ S2635

Prohibits state licensing boards from inquiring into health care professionals' history of receiving behavioral health care during licensure or renewal, except regarding conditions that currently impair their ability to practice safely.

Limits mental health questions on licensing applications to inquiries about current impairments affecting the applicant's ability to perform professional duties with reasonable skill and safety.

Requires licensing boards to provide assurances that applicants will not face action if receiving treatment for behavioral health conditions without current impairment.

Mandates that behavioral health inquiry responses remain confidential and cannot be used as the sole basis for denying licensure if no impairment exists.

Requires the Department of Health and Division of Consumer Affairs to provide training to licensing boards on handling behavioral health disclosures in a non-stigmatizing manner, effective 90 days after enactment.