S 4261 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes quorum standards for professional licensing entities under certain circumstances.

This bill temporarily allows professional licensing boards in New Jersey to process certain licensure applications with a reduced quorum if they cannot meet standard attendance requirements. Specifically, if a board fails to achieve a regular quorum after 90 days, it may proceed with applications that do not require legal review due to adverse criminal history records as long as a majority of members are present, or just two members if one is the chair. The measure applies to entities overseen by the Division of Consumer Affairs and is designed to keep licensing processes moving during staffing shortages. After one year, any board still unable to meet standard quorum requirements must submit a report to the Legislature recommending a merger with another entity.
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Introduced May 14, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
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