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NJ A2303
NJ A2303Requires institution of higher education to report allegation of sexual misconduct by health care professional to licensing board for investigation.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under this bill, if an institution of higher education receives a report of alleged sexual misconduct committed by a health care professional employed by the institution, the institution will be required to promptly notify the State licensing board that issued the license to practice to the health care professional. The bill directs the licensing board to initiate an investigation concerning the information received by the institution of higher education in order to determine if disciplinary charges should be pursued or if an application to suspend or otherwise limit the health care professional's license should be initiated. The bill provides immunity from liability to institutions of higher education for good faith notifications made to licensing boards pursuant to the bill's provisions.
AI Summary
This bill requires institutions of higher education to report allegations of sexual misconduct by health care professionals employed by the institution to the state licensing board that issued the health care professional's license. The licensing board is then directed to investigate the allegation and determine if disciplinary action should be taken against the health care professional's license. The bill also provides immunity from liability for institutions that make such reports in good faith.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2303 |
BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2303_I1.HTM |
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