Adds one dental assistant to membership of New Jersey State Board of Dentistry.
This bill adds one dental assistant to the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, increasing the board's membership from 11 to 12 members. The new dental assistant member must have a baccalaureate degree, reside in New Jersey, and have at least 10 years of employment in the state. The bill also clarifies that the Governor must consider but is not bound by recommendations from the New Jersey Dental Assistants Association when appointing this member. This is a procedural change to the board's composition, directly affecting dental assistants meeting the specified qualifications.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
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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Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
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