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NJ A2465
NJ A2465Requires Commissioner of DOLWD to conduct study to identify composition of current health care workforce, estimate future gaps, and recommend solutions to address gaps.
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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 Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the Departments of Health and Human Services, to conduct a study of the current and future needs for the health care workforce in New Jersey. The study would consist of research on (1) vacancy rates; (2) configuration of the workforce by race, ethnicity and gender, occupation or specialty, educational level, and size of the health care workforce in each region of the State; (3) patient care needs addressed by the health care workforce in each region of the State; (4) a cross analysis of the identified data to identify common themes and differences across categories; (5) an estimate of the future pipeline of the health care workforce; and (6) identification of any gaps between supply and demand, with recommendations on addressing the gaps. The commissioner would be required to submit a report to the Legislature setting forth the results of the study within one year of the effective date of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in collaboration with the Departments of Health and Human Services, conduct a comprehensive study to understand New Jersey's current and future healthcare workforce needs. The study will examine vacancy rates, the demographic makeup and educational levels of healthcare professionals across different regions, the types of patient care being provided, and estimate the future supply of allied health professionals. By analyzing this data, the study aims to identify any discrepancies between the demand for healthcare services and the available workforce, and then propose solutions to address these identified gaps. The Commissioner is required to submit a report detailing the findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature within one year of the bill's enactment. The bill defines "health care workforce" broadly to include individuals involved in direct patient care or clinical services at various "health care facilities," which are also extensively defined to encompass a wide range of institutions and related properties involved in providing health services.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure 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/A2465 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2465_I1.HTM |
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