ASSEMBLY BUDGET COMMITTEE
STATEMENT TO
ASSEMBLY, No. 1128
with committee amendments
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
DATED: JUNE 26, 2024
The Assembly Budget Committee reports favorably and with
committee amendments Assembly Bill No. 1128.
As amended, 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, or 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. This
requirement will take effect immediately upon enactment. 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.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS :
The committee amended the bill to modify the effective date to be
immediate.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This bill is not certified as requiring a fiscal note.