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NJ S1493
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
- Establishes continuing competence and professional development requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants as a condition of license renewal in New Jersey
- Expands the definition of occupational therapy services to include emerging practice areas such as parental health, women's health, pelvic health, LGBTQIA+ issues, sports and concussion management, disaster preparedness, and population health management
- Increases Occupational Therapy Advisory Council meeting requirements from at least two to at least four times annually and extends maximum consecutive terms from two to three
- Removes separate fieldwork documentation requirements, as this is already captured through accredited program completion evidence
- Takes effect on the first day of the thirteenth month following enactment and applies to initial licensure and renewal applications received on or after that date
Legislative Description
Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Budget and Appropriations2/12/2026
Commerce1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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