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NJ S4715
Bill
Status
10/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vin Gopal
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "health care professional" in New Jersey's aggravated assault statute (N.J.S.2C:12-1) to align with the "Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act" (P.L.2023, c.48)
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Current law protects health care workers employed by licensed facilities for direct patient care and licensed health care professionals under Titles 26 or 45 of the Revised Statutes
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New definition extends protections to volunteers working for health care professionals or at health care facilities, supportive services staff members, and all employees of health care professionals or facilities while performing official duties
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Maintains existing exclusion for direct care workers at State or county psychiatric hospitals, State developmental centers, or veterans' memorial homes, which are covered under a separate provision
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Revises definition of health care professional in aggravated assault statute to match definition under "Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act."
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
10/20/2025