Labor & Employment (Professional Licensing) in New Jersey

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 22, 2026

S 4503: Requires long-term care facilities to provide its employees with necessary supplies and equipment at no cost.

This bill requires long-term care facilities in New Jersey to provide all necessary equipment and supplies to their employees at no cost. The law specifically mandates that these facilities cover items such as personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies, linens, hygiene products, and food for meal preparation, while excluding standard closed-toe shoes and scrubs unless a specific brand is required. To ensure compliance, the Department of Health must review facilities monthly and can impose a $3,000 daily fine or take licensure action against any facility that fails to meet these requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 28, 2026

A 5343: Creates long-term care workforce development program and advisory council.

This bill creates a new workforce development program and advisory council to support long-term care workers in New Jersey. It establishes a grant program that can provide up to $5,000 to help certified nursing assistants, home health aides, and personal care assistants pursue certification or continuing education, while also offering a state tax credit of $1,200 to $2,000 for qualified workers. Additionally, the legislation directs community colleges to develop standardized elder care certificate programs tailored to local industry needs, allowing students to begin working with employers before fully completing their training.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Long-Term Care Professional Licensing Workforce Development

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 5214: Requires long-term care facilities to provide its employees with necessary supplies and equipment at no cost.

This bill requires long-term care facilities in New Jersey to provide all necessary equipment and supplies to their employees at no cost. The law specifically mandates that facilities cover items such as personal protective gear, cleaning materials, linens, and resident hygiene products, while excluding standard closed-toe shoes and scrubs unless a specific brand or color is required. To ensure compliance, the Department of Health must review facilities monthly and can impose a daily fine of $3,000 or take licensure action against those that fail to meet these requirements. The act defines "long-term care facilities" to include nursing homes, assisted living residences, and other licensed residential care settings.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medical Licensing Professional Licensing

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 18, 2026

A 5113: Establishes "New Jersey Small Business Indoor Air Quality Management Support Program."

This bill creates the New Jersey Small Business Indoor Air Quality Management Support Program to provide financial assistance to small businesses with 100 or fewer employees. Administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority in partnership with the Department of Environmental Protection, the program offers loans for capital purchases, employee training, and new hires aimed at improving indoor air quality. To ensure quality, any work funded by the program must be performed by organizations certified by specific industry bureaus, and businesses that receive grants may apply for a state certification based on a successful inspection. The authority sets the interest rates and terms for these loans while requiring applicants to prove their eligibility as small businesses.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Air Quality Professional Licensing Tags Small Business

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 4848: Provides for satisfaction of licensure requirements for certain elevator inspectors through certification as qualified elevator inspector.

This bill updates New Jersey's laws to allow certain elevator inspectors to meet licensure requirements by obtaining certification as a qualified elevator inspector. It directly affects elevator inspection firms and the inspectors who work for them by formalizing the qualifications needed to perform routine and periodic safety inspections. The legislation requires these certified inspectors to be employed by registered firms and mandates that they follow specific rules for testing, reporting dangerous conditions, and maintaining safety standards. Additionally, the bill gives the Department of Community Affairs the authority to create detailed regulations regarding inspector qualifications and firm registration.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 16, 2026

A 4682: Establishes certain annual certification compliance requirements for school bus contractors; requires Office of School Bus Safety to establish certification compliance pilot program.

This bill requires school bus contractors in New Jersey to submit annual certifications for each driver, including background checks and license verification, by August 15 before the school year begins. It mandates the Office of School Bus Safety to create an automated system that sends weekly electronic alerts to contractors who miss deadlines and notifies school districts if they remain noncompliant after 10 days. The bill also establishes a two-year pilot program offering incentives like priority in bidding or reduced fees to contractors who meet certification requirements on time, while allowing the commissioner to impose penalties or bar noncompliant contractors from future contracts.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics School Transportation Professional Licensing Public Transit

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 3979: Establishes certain annual certification compliance requirements for school bus contractors; requires Office of School Bus Safety to establish certification compliance pilot program.

This New Jersey bill requires school bus contractors to submit annual certifications for each driver, including background checks and license verification, by August 15 before the school year begins. The Office of School Bus Safety will create an automated system to send weekly alerts to contractors who miss deadlines and notify school districts if they remain noncompliant after 10 days. Contractors who fail to comply face potential penalties, suspension of vendor codes, or exclusion from future bids, while districts cannot contract with noncompliant companies without special approval. The bill also establishes a two-year pilot program offering incentives like priority in bidding or fee reductions to contractors who submit certifications on time, with a final report to be submitted to the Governor and Legislature.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics School Transportation Professional Licensing Public Transit

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 4034: Appropriates $10 million to Department of Treasury for nurse preceptor tax credits.

This bill creates a state tax credit for healthcare professionals who supervise nursing students in clinical training programs. Eligible preceptors, including advanced practice nurses, physicians, and physician assistants, can claim up to $1,000 for each student they primarily supervise, provided they complete at least 100 clinical hours of instruction during the tax year. The program is funded through a $10 million annual appropriation to the Department of Treasury and includes administrative rules for verifying student supervision through nursing school certification forms.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Appropriations Tax Credits Healthcare Workforce Professional Licensing

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 23, 2026

A 4804: Creates "New Jersey Workplace Skills Savings Program"; appropriates $25 million.

This bill establishes the New Jersey Workplace Skills Savings Program, a state-funded initiative designed to help employees save money for job training and skills development. The program creates individual accounts where eligible workers can contribute up to $1,000 annually, with the state providing a dollar-for-dollar match on those contributions. Administered by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the program allows funds to be used for apprenticeships, licensing exams, and certification fees, while protecting account balances from creditor claims. The legislation appropriates $25 million to fund the program and requires that any unused state matching funds be returned to the general fund if an individual withdraws from the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics State Budget Apprenticeships Professional Licensing Workforce Development

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 3380: Establishes licensure requirement for source plasma donation centers.

This bill requires all source plasma donation centers in New Jersey to obtain a state license from the Department of Health. Operators must apply for a license (paying a $25 fee for existing centers) and renew it annually by November 10, displaying the license prominently at their facility. The law mandates centers follow specific safety rules based on federal standards for plasma collection, staff training, and donor screening. It does not apply to centers conducting only basic donor tests, and license fees fund the Department's oversight activities.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing

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