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NJ A3393

NJ A3393
Establishes continuing education requirements for fire alarm, burglar alarm, and locksmith professionals.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes continuing education requirements for licensees of the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee. Under the bill, standards are established by which licensees in these professions are to obtain continuing education credit. Credit hour minimum requirements are delineated by subject matter and a maximum number of hours is set for committee-approved correspondence, self-study, televised, videotaped, teleconference, or internet courses. Options, including instructing a course or publishing an article, are also permitted for licensees as a way to earn credit pursuant to the bill. Moreover, requirements for sponsors of continuing education are stipulated in the bill. The bill also allows for an audit of licensees' records regarding continuing education completion and a waiver of continuing education if a hardship is experienced by a licensee.

AI Summary

This bill establishes continuing education requirements for professionals licensed by the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm, and Locksmith Advisory Committee, requiring them to earn a specific number of continuing education credits each triennial (three-year) registration period, with minimums allocated to subjects like accessibility requirements, building codes, fire alarm standards, and electrical codes, and additional credits for each license held, including a specific requirement for smoke detection systems for burglar alarm licensees. Licensees can earn credits by completing approved courses, instructing or developing curriculum for courses (with specific credit allowances for teaching certain mandated subjects), authoring published textbooks or articles, and a maximum number of credits can be earned through approved correspondence, self-study, or online courses. The bill also outlines requirements for sponsors of continuing education programs, including pre-approval processes, submission of course content and instructor qualifications, and verification of attendance, and allows for audits of licensees' records and waivers of continuing education requirements in cases of hardship.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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