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NJ A3092
NJ A3092Requires institution of higher education to report allegation of sexual misconduct by health care professional to licensing board for investigation.
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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
Under this bill, if an institution of higher education receives a report of alleged sexual misconduct committed by a health care professional employed by the institution, the institution will be required to promptly notify the State licensing board that issued the license to practice to the health care professional. The bill directs the licensing board to initiate an investigation concerning the information received by the institution of higher education in order to determine if disciplinary charges should be pursued or if an application to suspend or otherwise limit the health care professional's license should be initiated. The bill provides immunity from liability to institutions of higher education for good faith notifications made to licensing boards pursuant to the bill's provisions.
AI Summary
This bill requires institutions of higher education, such as colleges and universities, to promptly report any allegations of sexual misconduct made against a health care professional employed by the institution to the State licensing board that issued that professional's license to practice. A licensing board is a government body responsible for overseeing and regulating specific professions, in this case, health care professions. Upon receiving such a report, the licensing board must investigate the allegation to determine if disciplinary action is warranted or if the professional's license should be suspended or limited. The bill also provides immunity from civil liability to institutions that report these allegations in good faith, meaning they are protected from lawsuits if they report honestly and without malicious intent. This measure does not prevent institutions from conducting their own internal investigations or disciplinary actions, nor does it stop them from reporting suspected crimes to law enforcement.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3092 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3092_I1.HTM |
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