Prohibits use of "Nurse" title by unlicensed person.
This bill clarifies that only licensed nurses may use the title "Nurse" or related abbreviations like "R.N." or "L.P.N." in New Jersey. It prohibits unlicensed individuals or organizations from representing themselves as nurses or using these titles, including in professional communications or credentials. The law applies to all unlicensed people seeking to misrepresent their qualifications, reinforcing existing licensing requirements under New Jersey's nursing statutes. Violations carry penalties of $200 per offense, increasing to $500 for repeat violations. (Note: This bill amends prior laws rather than creating new licensing standards.)
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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P
Tennille McCoy
DDemocratic
Co
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
Co
Maureen Rowan
DDemocratic
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
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