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NJ A3381
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sterley Stanley
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AI Summary
- Removes the prior requirement for 24 weeks of supervised fieldwork for occupational therapists and 12 weeks for occupational therapy assistants as a separate licensure condition
- Establishes continuing competence and professional development requirements as a condition for license renewal, with credits equivalent to one hour of actual course attendance
- Expands the definition of occupational therapy services to include emerging practice areas such as pelvic health, LGBTQIA+ issues, sports and concussion management, disaster preparedness, and population health management
- Increases required Occupational Therapy Advisory Council meetings from two to four per year and extends maximum consecutive terms for council members from two to three
- Requires licensure examinations to be administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) or other nationally recognized certification agency
Legislative Description
Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy.
Health
Last Action
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Health Committee
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Health2/12/2026
Regulated Professions1/13/2026
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