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NJ S831
NJ S831Provides that biennial renewal of license or certificate issued by New Jersey Board of Nursing is due on professional's birthday.
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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 provides that licenses and certificates issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing are to expire on the professional's birthday, rather than on one of two fixed dates, as is the practice under current law. If the person's birthday does not correspond with a calendar day in the renewal year, the license or certificate will expire on the last day of the person's birth month in the renewal year. Licenses and certificates issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing will continue to be valid for two years. The list of professionals licensed or certified through the New Jersey Board of Nursing includes registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, homemaker-home health aides, advanced practice nurses, and forensic nurses-certified sexual assault. The bill will take effect 30 days after the date of enactment and will apply to any license or certificate issued by the Board of Nursing on or after that effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the renewal process for licenses and certificates issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, which oversees professionals like registered nurses, practical nurses, and home health aides. Currently, these licenses are renewed every two years on fixed dates, but this bill will change that to align with each professional's birthday. Specifically, licenses and certificates issued or renewed after the bill becomes law will expire on the holder's birthday in the second year of the renewal period; if their birthday doesn't fall on a specific calendar day in that year, it will expire on the last day of their birth month. This change aims to personalize the renewal schedule for these healthcare professionals and will take effect 30 days after enactment.
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)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S831 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/831_I1.HTM |
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