Committees · 2020–2021 Session
A General Assembly committee, in every session since the 2002–2003 session.
Called Regulated Professions and Independent Authorities in the 2002–2003 session to 2006–2007 session.
Other sessions: 2026–2027 · 2024–2025 · 2022–2023 · 2018–2019 · 2016–2017 · 2014–2015 · 2012–2013 · 2010–2011 · 2008–2009 · 2006–2007 · 2004–2005 · 2002–2003
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 34th District
Democrat · 32nd District
Republican · 30th District
Democrat · 32nd District
Democrat · 4th District
Republican · 8th District
Republican · 30th District
Democrat · 16th District
Bills sent to the committee in the 2020–2021 Session.
Bills sent126
2% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out17%
21 of 126; 17 moved on without a report, 88 stopped in committee
Time in committee80 days
most between 13 and 255 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027115 bills
reported 21% · typically 111 days, most 30–135 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2024–2025171 bills
reported 41% · typically 60 days, most 7–140 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2022–2023113 bills
reported 20% · typically 142 days, most 87–364 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–2021126 bills
reported 17% · typically 80 days, most 13–255 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2018–2019128 bills
reported 33% · typically 140 days, most 67–249 · 0 amendments · 10 members
2016–2017116 bills
reported 24% · typically 119 days, most 26–227 · 0 amendments · 10 members
2014–2015101 bills
reported 31% · typically 49 days, most 35–192 · 0 amendments · 11 members
2012–2013105 bills
reported 34% · typically 147 days, most 46–308 · 0 amendments · 9 members
2010–201197 bills
reported 30% · typically 70 days, most 38–175 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2008–2009127 bills
reported 28% · typically 28 days, most 0–74 · 0 amendments · 9 members
2006–200777 bills
reported 47% · typically 44 days, most 20–199 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2004–200594 bills
reported 48% · typically 102 days, most 17–121 · 0 amendments · 9 members
2002–200393 bills
reported 48% · typically 55 days, most 23–149 · 0 amendments · 8 members
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2020–2021 Session, newest first.
Assembly Bill 6150 · Revises penalties for transfer of certain professional and occupational licenses.
Sent December 6, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 28 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Senate Bill 867 · Permits physical therapists to perform dry needling under certain circumstances.
Sent December 6, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 28 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 6074 · Allows for operation of crematories at locations not situated on cemetery grounds or funeral home properties.
Sent December 2, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 6108 · Updates licenses offered by and certain licensure requirements from Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors. *
Sent December 2, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 11 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 5988 · Establishes expedited process by which certain out-of-State mental health professionals are licensed to provide services in New Jersey.
Sent November 15, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 21 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5995 · Establishes program for certain individuals to become certified nursing assistants and provide private duty nursing services to certain Medicaid enrollees under increased reimbursement rates.
Sent November 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 6043 · Clarifies circumstances under which licensed private detectives gain access to personal information stored with New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
Sent November 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5951 · Provides for licensure of landscape professionals and registration of professional landscaping businesses.
Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3700 · Clarifies that any State entity that issues professional or occupational licenses will not require individuals to demonstrate lawful presence in New Jersey to obtain professional or occupational licensure.
Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5843 · Allows issuance of temporary permits to applicants seeking licensure as teachers from New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Sent June 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5858 · Permits cosmetology and hairstyling students with at least 60 hours of course instruction in cosmetology and hairstyling to receive student permit to wash hair.
Sent June 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3494 · Adds two public members to State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and prohibits licensure for individuals convicted of certain offenses.*
Sent June 9, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Senate Bill 3590 · Allows formation of limited liability companies by real estate salespersons and broker-salespersons to receive commission income and requires certain disclosures on promotions.
Sent June 9, 2021 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 5808 · Allows certain mental health professionals to apply volunteer services performed for certain organizations towards credits or hours needed to fulfill continuing education requirements.
Sent June 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5738 · Establishes certain requirements for personal service contracts.
Sent May 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5739 · Clarifies that any State entity that issues professional or occupational licenses will not require individuals to demonstrate lawful presence in New Jersey to obtain professional or occupational licensure.
Sent May 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5635 · Extends renewal period for professional licenses by New Jersey Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Sent May 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5640 · Concerning the "Contractors' Registration Act."
Sent May 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5652 · Requires home improvement and home elevation contractors to post bonds before providing services in New Jersey.
Sent May 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5667 · Permits consumers aged 65 and over up to five business days to cancel home improvement contracts.
Sent May 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5536 · Allows formation of limited liability companies by real estate salespersons and broker-salespersons to receive commission income and requires certain disclosures on promotions.
Sent May 5, 2021 · Reported out after 40 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5561 · Removes stump grinding as service requiring licensure by New Jersey Board of Tree Experts.
Sent May 5, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1047 · Concerns disclosure of certain information prior to sale of real estate.
Sent March 25, 2021 · Reported out after 81 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 5503 · Establishes residential property wholesaler license.
Sent March 17, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5516 · Adds two public members to State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and prohibits licensure for individuals convicted of certain offenses.*
Sent March 17, 2021 · Reported out after 89 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 2996 · Allows Board of Cosmetology Hairstyling licensees to operate mobile facilities when providing services.
Sent February 22, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 119 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Senate Bill 2728 · Adds two members to State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Contractors.
Sent January 29, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 47 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 5277 · Regulates dental therapy and licensure of dental therapists.
Sent January 25, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5209 · "New Jersey Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights;" establishes procedures by which entities are required to conduct audits of pharmacists.
Sent January 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5185 · Concerns discriminatory appraisals of residential property on basis of race or national origin.
Sent December 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5158 · Concerns certain requirements regarding experience and examination for nonresident military spouses seeking professional or occupational licensure.
Sent December 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5146 · Permits State Real Estate Appraiser Board to revoke, suspend, or fine appraisers or appraisal management companies who knowingly engage in discriminatory appraisals of residential property on basis of race or national origin.
Sent December 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5019 · Allows Board of Cosmetology Hairstyling licensees to operate mobile facilities when providing services.
Sent November 19, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 214 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4876 · Provides right of action for individuals alleging denial of professional credential by State is result of policy or process causing disparate impact on basis of race or ethnicity.
Sent October 26, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4868 · Extends renewal period for licenses issued by New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling and waives applicable fees.
Sent October 22, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4797 · Revises accreditation requirements for health care service firms that do not receive State funding; exempts from minimum wage requirements compensation paid to homemaker-home health aides.
Sent October 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4835 · Adds two members to State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Contractors.
Sent October 19, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 149 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4633 · Permits certain nonresident Certified Public Accountants to provide attest services.
Sent September 14, 2020 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4649 · Requires health care professional licensing boards to utilize National Practitioner Data Bank.
Sent September 14, 2020 · Reported out after 184 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 2465 · "New Jersey Health Care Transparency Act."
Sent September 14, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 35 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4560 · Allows teaching experience to be considered for out-of-State individuals seeking licensure from New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Sent August 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4489 · Waives requirement to attend in-person continuing education as a result of public health emergency.
Sent August 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4507 · "General Contractor Licensing Act;" provides for licensure of general contractors.
Sent August 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4508 · Allows establishments offering services or treatments by licensees of New Jersey Board of Dentistry to charge patients additional fee to cover cost of certain personal protective equipment during coronavirus 2019 pandemic.
Sent August 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4455 · "Naturopathic Doctors Licensing Act."
Sent July 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4424 · Establishes wine consultant permit.
Sent July 20, 2020 · Reported out after 80 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 942 · Requires certain standards for professional and occupational boards considering applicants with criminal history records.
Sent July 2, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 237 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Senate Bill 2419 · Concerns local government regulation of installation, maintenance and repair of perimeter fence intrusion protection systems, other alarm systems, and locksmithing services.
Sent July 2, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 42 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4280 · Requires licensing of pet groomers and registration of certain other businesses; establishes certain licensing and operating requirements.
Sent June 18, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4225 · Prohibits lawful presence in United States as qualification for obtaining professional or occupational license.
Sent June 8, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 42 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4246 · Permits expedited licensure in mental health professions for certain out-of-State individuals during state of emergency or public health emergency.
Sent June 8, 2020 · Reported out after 122 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4143 · "New Jersey Health Care Transparency Act."
Sent May 11, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 161 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4069 · Provides for shops offering a combination of skin care specialty services and manicuring services.
Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4070 · Makes various revisions to scrap metal law.
Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4071 · Prohibits provisions in consumer contracts which penalize a consumer for commenting negatively about goods or services rendered.
Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4075 · Exempts farriers and horseshoers from licensed practice of veterinary medicine.
Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3895 · Requires biennial review of fees charged for issuance of certain professional and occupational credentials.
Sent March 23, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3643 · Concerns professional licensing and application fees for spouse or dependent of active duty member of United States Armed Forces.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3794 · Revises "Athletic Training Licensure Act."
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3812 · Revises law concerning certain dealers secondhand goods and pawnbrokers.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3816 · Eliminates 15% fee charged by cemetery company on transfer of graves, crypts and niches.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3819 · Regulates audits of pharmacies.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3829 · Prohibits use of "Nurse" title by unlicensed person.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3194 · "New Jersey Ticket Consumer Choice Act."
Sent February 25, 2020 · Reported out after 323 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3212 · Requires psychiatrists to complete screening certificates no later than 12 hours after completion of screening documents.
Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3228 · Requires DOH to establish Statewide standardized requirements for licensure and operation of mobile food vendors; designated as "Streamlined Food Truck Licensure Act."
Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3397 · Requires cosmetology and hairstyling licensees to complete domestic violence sensitivity and response training.
Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3088 · Regulates Internet pharmacies and electronic prescriptions.
Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3142 · Revises certain licensure requirements to operate water supply and wastewater treatment systems.
Sent February 24, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 269 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3143 · Concerns local government regulation of installation, maintenance and repair of perimeter fence intrusion protection systems, other alarm systems, and locksmithing services.
Sent February 24, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 171 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3184 · Revises requirements and process for temporary courtesy licenses and certificates issued by State Board of Examiners, NJ Board of Nursing, and other professional and occupational licensing boards to nonresident military spouses.
Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2829 · Upgrades penalties for violating certain veterinary practice licensure laws.
Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2831 · Requires cosmetology and hairstyling licensees to complete domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education.
Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2832 · Requires licensure of dog trainers.
Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2890 · Requires certain standards for professional and occupational boards considering applicants with criminal history records.
Sent February 20, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 370 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3008 · "Lactation Consultants Licensing Act."
Sent February 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2615 · Allows interment of cremated pet remains in certain cemeteries.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2626 · Conditions fiscal year 2020 appropriation for State professional boards on expenditure of $250,000 to Board of Nursing to process and eliminate home health aide application backlog.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2725 · Establishes compensation limits for licensed public adjusters during certain emergencies.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2727 · Provides exemption from 3-day cancellation provision of home improvement contract in case of bona fide emergency.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2790 · Adds one dental assistant to membership of New Jersey State Board of Dentistry.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 845 · Requires health care professional licensing boards to utilize National Practitioner Data Bank.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 398 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2313 · Creates alternative option to earn barbering license through 1250 hours of training at licensed shop.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2316 · Permits physical therapists to perform dry needling under certain circumstances.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 700 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2364 · Creates certain reporting standards for massage and bodywork therapists, establishes parental permission standards for services to clients under 18.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2380 · Pertains to certain review and approval responsibilities of land surveyors.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2509 · Prohibits service repair contractors from charging hourly rates for travel time.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2308 · Concerns names required on applications for professional and occupational licensure.
Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 255 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 383 · Revises "Contractors' Registration Act" to include water remediation services.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 384 · Makes revisions to the "Contractors' Registration Act."
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 449 · Revises polysomnography license fees.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 516 · Provides for reciprocity of certain out-of-State EMT certification.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 535 · Removes examination requirement for relicensure as real estate broker, broker-salesperson or salesperson by licensed real estate referral agents under certain circumstances.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 537 · Provides for licensing of radiologist assistants by DEP under "Radiologic Technologist Act" and requires State Board of Medical Examiners to approve procedures and establish level of supervision necessary for practice of radiologist assistants.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 37 days
Assembly Bill 539 · Permits certain physical therapists to perform dry needling.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 543 · Revises psychologist training requirements.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 551 · Permits licensed electrical contractors to perform certain gas piping work.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 562 · "Pharmaceutical Representative Licensing Act."
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 607 · Clarifies cosmetology and hairstyling licensee's ability to hold multiple practicing licenses simultaneously.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 658 · Requires suspension of certification of homemaker-home health aides under certain circumstances; designated as "Maria's Law."
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 663 · "Pet Groomers Licensing Act;" designated as "Bijou's Law."
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 671 · Regulates employers operating massage and bodywork therapy establishments.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 696 · Requires professional boards to provide for online processing of application for licensure or renewal.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 881 · Revises laws concerning real estate licensees.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 884 · Concerns real estate licensees.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 899 · Requires notaries public to be U.S. citizens.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 953 · Requires architects disclose insurance coverage.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 365 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 962 · "Recreational Therapists Licensing Act."
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1150 · Requires registration of home restoration contractors.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1194 · Provides for temporary travel license to practice chiropractic.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 51 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1207 · Requires professional licensing boards to issue licenses for certain individuals with good standing licenses or certification in other jurisdictions under certain circumstances.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1238 · Establishes licensing and permit requirements and provides for adoption of standards and regulations for inspection of asbestos in certain structures.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1256 · Concerns licensure of persons rendering barbering services in another state or foreign country.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 428 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1271 · Revises law concerning the rights and responsibilities of motor vehicle franchisees and franchisors.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1276 · Modifies education requirement for licensure by the NJ State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1286 · Permits eligible immigrants to obtain professional and occupational licenses in State.*
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1301 · Requires pawnbrokers to file transaction reports online.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1393 · Requires certain standards for professional and occupational boards considering applicants with criminal history records.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1511 · Limits use of paperless ticketing systems.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1680 · Revises law concerning partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1712 · Concerns disclosure of certain information prior to sale of real estate.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 517 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1750 · Permits chair or booth rentals for the purpose of providing cosmetology and hairstyling services or ancillary services.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1762 · Requires newly licensed registered professional nurse to attain baccalaureate degree in nursing within 10 years of initial licensure as a condition of renewal of the license.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1987 · Establishes limited medical license for retired physicians.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1988 · Provides that average time to issue licenses to physicians shall not exceed 51 days.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2224 · Revises effects of delinquency and insolvency proceedings against insurer-members of federal home loan banks.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days