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NJ A3908

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Karabinchak

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Landscape Professional License Review Committee under the New Jersey State Board of Architects, consisting of 10 members including landscape installation professionals, landscape management professionals, and representatives from educational institutions and the nursery industry.

  • Requires landscape professionals to obtain licensure by meeting criteria including being at least 18 years old, possessing a high school diploma, providing professional references, completing qualifying education or work experience, and passing an examination administered at least semi-annually.

  • Mandates biennial license renewal with continuing education requirements, and allows reciprocal licensing for professionals from other states with comparable standards.

  • Requires professional landscaping businesses to register biennially, providing proof of general liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and employing at least one licensed landscape professional per location (plus one additional for every 10 employees at branch offices).

  • Authorizes the committee to suspend or revoke licenses and registrations for violations including fraud, gross negligence, failure to maintain insurance, or criminal convictions, with hearings conducted under the Administrative Procedure Act.

Legislative Description

Provides for licensure of landscape professionals and registration of professional landscaping businesses.

Regulated Professions

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulated Professions1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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