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NJ A4307

NJ A4307
Permits certified nurse aides to be employed as personal care assistants.


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Introduced
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill allows a licensed health care facility to be permitted to employ a certified or conditionally certified nurse aide (CNA) in the capacity of a personal care assistant.

AI Summary

This bill allows licensed health care facilities in New Jersey to hire certified or conditionally certified nurse aides (CNAs) to work as personal care assistants, which are individuals who provide non-medical assistance to people with disabilities or chronic illnesses. This change aims to expand the workforce available to provide essential care by enabling CNAs, who have already undergone training and certification, to fill these roles.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 02/19/2026)

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