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NJ A1837
NJ A1837Establishes certification process for non-physicians to perform laser tattoo removal.
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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 directs the Board of Medical Examiners to establish requirements to allow a non-physician to obtain certification to perform laser tattoo removal. The requirements are to include qualifications of a non-physician to provide tattoo removal services, development or approval of testing, and continuing education for certification renewal. Under the bill, a non-physician is required to obtain certification before offering laser tattoo removal services. A certification in tattoo removal services is to be renewed on a biennial basis with the board.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a certification process for individuals who are not licensed doctors (referred to as "non-physicians") to perform laser tattoo removal, which is defined as removing tattoo ink using laser technology. The Board of Medical Examiners, the state agency responsible for licensing medical professionals, will be tasked with creating the requirements for this certification. These requirements will include defining the necessary qualifications for non-physicians to offer tattoo removal services, developing or approving a testing process to assess their knowledge and skills, and mandating continuing education to maintain their certification. Importantly, the bill states that a non-physician must obtain this certification *before* they can offer laser tattoo removal services, and this certification will need to be renewed every two years. The Board of Medical Examiners will also be responsible for creating the specific rules and regulations needed to put this new certification system into effect.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (13)
Gregory Myhre (R)*,
Brian Rumpf (R)*,
Bob Auth (R),
Brian Bergen (R),
Aura Dunn (R),
Dawn Fantasia (R),
Don Guardian (R),
Michael Inganamort (R),
Paul Kanitra (R),
Antwan McClellan (R),
Greg McGuckin (R),
Alex Sauickie (R),
Erik Simonsen (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1837 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1837_I1.HTM |
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