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NJ A4201

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to establish a multimedia advertising campaign to attract candidates to health care professions, in consultation with the Departments of Health and Human Services
  • Campaign must use digital outlets, television, radio, print, and other media to promote health care careers as engaging, dynamic, and rewarding opportunities
  • Requires promotion of available scholarships, student loan redemption programs, and other financial support for those pursuing health care careers
  • Mandates targeted advertising to recruit health care professionals from underrepresented racial groups and into high-demand fields identified by the Commissioner
  • Appropriates $1 million from federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to implement the advertising campaign

Legislative Description

Directs DOLWD to establish advertising campaign to attract candidates to health care professions; appropriates $1 million.

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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