NJ S2857

Bill

NJ S2857

Permits certified nurse aides to be employed as personal care assistants.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill allows a licensed health care facility to be permitted to employ a certified or conditionally certified nurse aide (CNA) in the capacity of a personal care assistant.

AI Summary

This bill allows licensed health care facilities in New Jersey to hire certified or conditionally certified nurse aides (CNAs) to work as personal care assistants, which are individuals who provide non-medical assistance to people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, enabling them to live independently.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Angela Mcknight (D)*, Patrick Diegnan (D),

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2857

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2857
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2857_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A4150	Permits certified nurse aides to be employed as personal care assistants.	Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee	Carry Over
A4307	Permits certified nurse aides to be employed as personal care assistants.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee	Same As
S3795	Permits certified nurse aides to be employed as personal care assistants.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee	Carry Over

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