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NJ S2128
NJ S2128Provides that average time to issue licenses to physicians shall not exceed 51 days.
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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 the State Board of Medical Examiners to ensure that the average time to grant or deny applications for a license to practice medicine and surgery does not exceed 51 days from the date the board has received all information necessary to process an application for licensure. The bill also requires the board to annually submit a report to the Legislature which provides information on the progress of the board towards the performance measure target provided in the bill.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the State Board of Medical Examiners, which is the official body responsible for licensing doctors, must ensure that the average time it takes to approve or reject an application for a medical license does not go beyond 51 days, starting from when the board has all the necessary information to review the application. Furthermore, the bill requires the board to provide an annual report to the Legislature, detailing their progress in meeting this 51-day target for processing medical license applications.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
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/S2128 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2128_I1.HTM |
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