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Introduced
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
In Committee
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases pay for certified nurse aides and makes and appropriation. Under the bill, the Department of Health is to establish a certified nurse aide funding program to distribute monies to employers of certified nurse aides in an amount that is necessary to address certified nurse aide staffing challenges in this State, as determined by the Commissioner of Health, which monies are to be used by the employers to increase the pay of existing or new employees who are certified nurse aides. The Commissioner of Health is to establish an application process, guidelines, and compliance standards for the certified nurse aide funding program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a certified nurse aide funding program within the Department of Health to distribute monies to employers of certified nurse aides in order to increase the pay of existing or new certified nurse aide employees and address staffing challenges in New Jersey. The Commissioner of Health is tasked with determining the necessary funding amount, establishing an application process, guidelines, and compliance standards for the program. The bill also appropriates funds from the General Fund to the Department of Health to effectuate the provisions of the act, which will take effect immediately and expire upon the distribution of the appropriated funds.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 03/18/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4087 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4500/4087_I1.HTM |
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