ASSEMBLY REGULATED PROFESSIONS COMMITTEE
STATEMENT TO
ASSEMBLY, No. 1128
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
DATED: MAY 13, 2024
The Assembly Regulated Professions Committee reports favorably
Assembly Bill No. 1128.
This bill modifies the health care professions governed by the law
regarding criminal history background checks. Specifically, the bill
modifies the definition of “health care professional” in the law by
incorporating individuals seeking licensure from the State Board of
Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners, the State Board of Creative Arts
and Activities Therapies, and the State Board of Dietetics and
Nutrition. Individuals captured by this modification will be required
to undergo a criminal history background check prior to issuance of an
initial license. Individuals will also be subject to current law allowing
the requisite board or the Division of Consumer Affairs to refuse to
renew or to revoke a license if criminal history record information
exists that provides grounds for a refusal or revocation.