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NJ S2253
NJ S2253Requires homemaker-home health aide and nursing assistant certification examinations to be translated into multiple languages.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires that the homemaker-home health aide and nursing assistant certification examinations be made available in multiple languages. The bill requires that at a minimum the certification examinations will be made available in English and Spanish.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Board of Nursing must offer certification examinations for nursing assistants and homemaker-home health aides in multiple languages, ensuring that at least English and Spanish versions are available. This change aims to make these important healthcare certifications more accessible to a wider range of individuals, potentially increasing the pool of qualified caregivers by removing language barriers that might have previously prevented them from demonstrating their knowledge and skills. The bill also grants the Commissioner of Health and the Board of Nursing the authority to create necessary rules and regulations to implement these language accessibility requirements, and it will become effective six months after being signed into law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2253 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2253_I1.HTM |
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