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NJ A4165
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
- Creates a tuition reimbursement program for advanced practice nurses who commit to providing full-time home health care services in New Jersey for one to four years
- Reimburses 25% of eligible tuition expenses per year of service, up to 100% total after four years, based on the lowest-cost academic year of the nurse's program
- Requires participants to be New Jersey residents, hold APN certification from the NJ Board of Nursing, have specialized home health care training, and apply within one year of certification
- Mandates participants charge customary rates but allow reduced or no-cost care for patients unable to pay, and prohibits discrimination based on ability to pay or payment source
- Administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority; participants cannot simultaneously receive benefits from the Primary Care Practitioner Loan Redemption Program or National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
Legislative Description
Establishes tuition reimbursement program for certain advanced practice nurses who provide home health care services.
Health Infrastructure
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Health Infrastructure Committee2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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