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NJ S1983

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Holly Schepisi

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to create a multimedia advertising campaign promoting health care careers using digital, television, radio, and print media
  • Requires the campaign to highlight 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
  • Appropriates $1 million from federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to implement the campaign
  • Addresses health care workforce shortages that resulted from working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic

Legislative Description

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

Labor

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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