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NJ A4943
NJ A4943Mandates certain licensed mental health professional are qualified to provide behavioral health care supports through home and community-based services program administered by Division of Developmental Disabilities.
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Introduced
10/21/2024
10/21/2024
In Committee
10/21/2024
10/21/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill mandates that a licensed mental health professional for which the provision of behavioral supports is included in their scope of practice be considered to have met the qualifications to provide such supports to individuals with developmental disabilities through the home and community-based services program administered by the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that licensed mental health professionals whose scope of practice includes providing behavioral supports be considered qualified to provide such supports to individuals with developmental disabilities through the home and community-based services program administered by the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services, without requiring supervision by a doctoral-level board certified behavioral analyst. This aims to address difficulties in hiring board certified behavioral analysts and ensure that the mental health needs of individuals with developmental disabilities are adequately addressed.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 10/21/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4943 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4943_I1.HTM |
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