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NJ A4165

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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