Committees · 2026–2027 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: 2024–2025 · 2022–2023 · 2020–2021 · 2018–2019 · 2016–2017 · 2014–2015 · 2012–2013 · 2010–2011 · 2008–2009 · 2006–2007 · 2004–2005 · 2002–2003
In the 2026–2027 Session. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 4th District
Democrat · 35th District
Democrat · 27th District
Republican · 30th District
Republican · 13th District
Democrat · 29th District
Democrat · 31st District
Bills sent to the committee in the 2026–2027 Session so far.
Bills sent115
2% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out21%
24 of 115; 3 moved on without a report, 4 stopped in committee, 84 still in committee
Time in committee111 days
most between 30 and 135 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
Each session on day 298 of its term, or its last day if its term was shorter. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027 · so far115 bills
reported 21% · typically 111 days, most 30–135 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2024–2025112 bills
reported 37% · typically 60 days, most 18–119 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2022–202393 bills
reported 9% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–202193 bills
reported 11% · typically 24 days, most 13–80 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2018–201996 bills
reported 19% · typically 130 days, most 67–249 · 0 amendments · 10 members
2016–201786 bills
reported 13% · typically 119 days, most 8–227 · 0 amendments · 10 members
2014–201581 bills
reported 22% · typically 35 days, most 35–87 · 0 amendments · 11 members
2012–201374 bills
reported 16% · typically 102 days, most 28–149 · 0 amendments · 9 members
2010–201165 bills
reported 22% · typically 51 days, most 11–122 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2008–2009103 bills
reported 17% · typically 28 days, most 14–48 · 0 amendments · 9 members
2006–200752 bills
reported 29% · typically 20 days, most 20–62 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2004–200568 bills
reported 43% · typically 102 days, most 17–111 · 0 amendments · 9 members
2002–200366 bills
reported 39% · typically 32 days, most 23–71 · 0 amendments · 8 members
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2026–2027 Session, newest first.
Assembly Bill 5712 · Revises laws concerning heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration contracting.
Still in committee since October 22, 2026
Assembly Bill 5574 · Establishes "Subcontractor Licensing Enforcement Act."
Still in committee since October 5, 2026
Assembly Bill 1879 · Requires professional boards to issue licenses for veterans with good standing license or certification in another jurisdiction under certain circumstances.
Still in committee since September 17, 2026
Assembly Bill 5524 · Removes certain prohibitions for individuals who hawk, peddle, or vend.
Still in committee since September 17, 2026
Assembly Bill 5448 · Authorizes procedures under MLUL for identification and preservation of abandoned cemeteries.
Still in committee since September 14, 2026
Assembly Bill 5466 · Authorizes podiatric physicians to supervise physician assistants.
Still in committee since September 14, 2026
Assembly Bill 5470 · Exempts farriers and horseshoers from licensed practice of veterinary medicine.
Still in committee since September 14, 2026
Assembly Bill 5404 · Establishes "Midwifery Licensing Act."
Sent September 10, 2026 · Reported out after 25 days, 7–0
Senate Bill 3445 · Modifies membership of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Still in committee since June 30, 2026
Senate Bill 2782 · Clarifies choice of independent contractor status for certain licensed or regulated professionals.
Sent June 18, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 91 days
Assembly Bill 5261 · Establishes alternate requirements for certain NJT employees to qualify for electrical contractor's license examination.
Still in committee since June 15, 2026
Assembly Bill 5116 · Modifies requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy.
Still in committee since May 18, 2026
Assembly Bill 4947 · Revises continuing education requirements for real estate licensees and regulation of certain real estate continuing education providers, instructors, and courses.
Sent May 7, 2026 · Reported out after 21 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4952 · Establishes registration requirement for mold inspection and remediation contractors.
Still in committee since May 7, 2026
Assembly Bill 4954 · Modifies certain provisions of law concerning speech-language specialists.
Sent May 7, 2026 · Reported out after 126 days, 6–0
Assembly Bill 2181 · Establishes requirements to evaluate certain people who are pregnant and who have given birth for endometriosis.
Sent May 4, 2026 · Reported out after 129 days, 6–0
Assembly Bill 2188 · Establishes requirements to evaluate certain people who are pregnant and who have given birth for preeclampsia.
Sent May 4, 2026 · Reported out after 129 days, 6–0
Assembly Bill 4821 · Enters NJ into Athletic Trainer Compact.
Sent May 4, 2026 · Reported out after 24 days, 6–0
Assembly Bill 4848 · Provides for satisfaction of licensure requirements for certain elevator inspectors through certification as qualified elevator inspector.
Still in committee since May 4, 2026
Assembly Bill 4783 · Revises polysomnography license fees.
Still in committee since March 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 3336 · Provides that average time to issue licenses to physicians shall not exceed 51 days.
Still in committee since March 16, 2026
Assembly Bill 4686 · The "Real Estate Installment Contract Act."
Still in committee since March 16, 2026
Assembly Bill 4731 · Directs professional and occupational boards to promulgate rules for licensee use of generative artificial intelligence.
Sent March 16, 2026 · Reported out after 73 days, 5–0
Assembly Bill 4733 · Prohibits advertising generative artificial intelligence as able to practice regulated profession or occupation.
Sent March 16, 2026 · Reported out after 73 days, 5–0
Assembly Bill 4275 · Establishes Statewide dashboard to compile data for certain permits.*
Sent March 9, 2026 · Reported out after 56 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4448 · Establishes institutional license for veterinarians employed at accredited veterinary schools.
Sent February 24, 2026 · Reported out after 223 days, 7–0
Assembly Bill 4457 · Establishes timelines for application review process for certain credentials issued by New Jersey Board of Nursing.
Still in committee since February 24, 2026
Assembly Bill 4151 · Allows interment of cremated pet remains in certain cemeteries.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4186 · Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.
Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 203 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4206 · Requires licensure of dog trainers.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4207 · Creates New Jersey Dog Trainer Licensure Board.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4208 · 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.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4252 · Establishes penalties for appraisers who engage in discriminatory real estate appraisals and requires certain information to be provided to present and prospective owners or occupants of real estate.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4272 · Exempts licensed master plumbers from certain electrical contractor business permit requirements.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4278 · Establishes licensure requirement for wholesale transactions in real estate and certain rights of consumers in contracts for real property sold in wholesale transaction.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4281 · Creates Midwifery Licensing Act; modifies regulation of midwifery.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4297 · Revises out-of-State reciprocity for elevator, escalator, and moving walkway mechanic's licenses.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4299 · Creates new level of barbering license and apprenticeships in barbering, and establishes limits to hours of instruction for certain barbering training.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4307 · Permits certified nurse aides to be employed as personal care assistants.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 1340 · Requires Administrative Office of the Courts to collect and publish statistical information about consumer debt lawsuits.
Sent February 12, 2026 · Reported out after 0 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 304 · Establishes award of damages for pain and suffering to owner of pet cat or dog that dies due to malpractice or negligence by veterinarian, veterinary hospital, or other veterinary facility.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 316 · Eliminates transfer inheritance tax for step-grandchildren.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 430 · Provides that only registered design professionals or employees with certified fire escape contractors are authorized to install, service, repair, inspect, and maintain fire escapes.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 452 · Requires physicians and certain hospital employees to complete training on communication with and treatment of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 502 · Requires prescriptions for animals to be issued in name of animal owner; prohibits unnamed persons from possessing prescribed drugs; and requires Prescription Monitoring Program to include information about controlled substances prescribed by veterinarians.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 538 · "Pharmaceutical Representative Licensing Act."
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 562 · Revises out-of-State reciprocity for real estate licensees.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 602 · Eliminates 15% fee charged by cemetery company on transfer of graves, crypts and niches.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 627 · Concerns licensure of persons in New Jersey who provide professional barbering services in another state or foreign country.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 862 · Requires text messages soliciting home owners to provide notice when individuals sending solicitations are not licensed by New Jersey Real Estate Commission.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 889 · Modifies time in which lien claim form for commercial construction may be filed.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 906 · Requires New Jersey licensure of physicians, dentists, and other health professionals serving as expert witnesses in malpractice cases; requires dentists serving as expert witnesses to comply with certain requirements for expert testimony.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 918 · Establishes professional licensure and certification for tobacco treatment counseling.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 975 · Allows teaching experience to be considered for out-of-State individuals seeking licensure from New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 977 · Creates New Jersey Board of Paramedicine.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 979 · Adds one dental assistant to membership of New Jersey State Board of Dentistry.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 984 · Makes $3 million supplemental appropriation for bonus awards for certain COVID-19 emergency essential frontline State workers of Local 195 of International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1061 · Provides for permit of pool and spa service business as general contractor for pool and spa building and installation and pool and spa service contracting.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1108 · Requires annual inspections of certain veterinary facilities.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1110 · Requires certain veterinary facilities to obtain signed consent form for unsupervised overnight stays of domestic companion animals.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1192 · Concerns business hours of licensed used motor vehicle dealer.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1377 · Modifies languages that examinations are to be conducted in for applicants seeking professional license issued by New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1378 · Provides option for individuals to satisfy requirements for licensure as manicurist through apprenticeship.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1380 · Clarifies that law concerning requirements for closure of private career school applies to certain schools licensed by New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1391 · Enters New Jersey into Interstate Physician Assistant Licensure Compact.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1427 · Requires licensure for veterinary technicians.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1499 · Codifies certain requirements and stipulations for licensed veterinarians to engage in telemedicine and telehealth.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1511 · Clarifies choice of independent contractor status for certain licensed or regulated professionals.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 247 days
Assembly Bill 1523 · Eliminates transfer inheritance taxes on brothers and sisters of a decedent.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1645 · Clarifies that veterinarians are not within ambit of telemedicine and telehealth law.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1653 · Revises membership of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1696 · Updates scope of practice of optometrists.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1734 · Requires pharmacies to provide 90 days notice to municipality prior to closure.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1837 · Establishes certification process for non-physicians to perform laser tattoo removal.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1848 · Clarifies child support obligation notice and certification requirements for applicants for State licenses.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1975 · Requires training of cosmetologists-hairstylists, beauticians, barbers, and hair braiders to include working on textured hair.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2001 · Establishes pharmacist licensing exemption for certain dialysis-related drugs and devices.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2210 · Requires homemaker-home health aide and nursing assistant certification examinations to be translated into multiple languages.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 244 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2236 · Requires automatic issuance of credential to provide services in carrier provider network for physicians in good standing in New Jersey.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 135 days, 6–0
Assembly Bill 2288 · Establishes licensure requirement for source plasma donation centers.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2289 · Establishes certain protections for health care professionals who receive behavioral health care and apply for State licensure.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2399 · Establishes requirements for receipt and purchase of scrap metals containing lithium-ion or propulsion batteries.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2401 · Establishes measures to improve safety of scrap metal businesses.*
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days, 5–0 · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2416 · Modifies age and education requirement to qualify as radiologic technologist.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2473 · Prohibits seller of residential real estate from requiring potential buyers to disclose down payment when presenting offer to seller.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2474 · Prohibits use of "Nurse" title by unlicensed person.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days, 7–0
Assembly Bill 2597 · Allows social worker to acquire four hours of continuing education credit for volunteering as poll worker.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2600 · Establishes optional special needs training program for professional and shop licensees of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2605 · Permits paramedics to administer vaccines during outbreaks of communicable diseases.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2833 · Authorizes veterinarians to transfer ownership of animals rather than euthanizing them, under certain circumstances.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2991 · Phases out the transfer inheritance tax over two years.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3260 · Authorizes cremation of unclaimed dead bodies and interment of cremains by counties.*
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 240 days, 5–0
Assembly Bill 3261 · Clarifies licensure requirements of home improvement and home elevation contractors.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3308 · Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to hire staff to alleviate professional license application backlog; appropriates $10,000,000 in fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3312 · Mandates biennial LGBTQ+ cultural competency training for certain educators, healthcare professionals, and State employees.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3320 · Requires all pet shops, grooming facilities, and pet daycares to install and maintain video monitoring systems.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3380 · Enters NJ in Cosmetology Licensure Compact.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3381 · Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 30 days, 6–0
Assembly Bill 3389 · Establishes quorum standards for professional licensing entities under certain circumstances.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 111 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3390 · Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to create open data portal and provide certain datasets online.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 111 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3391 · Revises membership of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3393 · Establishes continuing education requirements for fire alarm, burglar alarm, and locksmith professionals.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3397 · Expands scope of practice for licensed acupuncturists.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3435 · Requires nursing education on inflammatory breast cancer.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 265 days, 7–0
Assembly Bill 3475 · The "Family and Private Burial Grounds Preservation Act."
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3489 · Makes certain for-profit debt adjusters eligible for licensing to conduct business in State.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3493 · Reduces membership of State Real Estate Appraiser Board and prohibits discriminatory practices in property appraisals.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3530 · Revises law concerning the rights and responsibilities of motor vehicle franchisees and franchisors.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3545 · Realigns transfer inheritance tax payment due date to coincide with payment due date for federal estate tax.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3572 · Revises law concerning partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3577 · Requires issuance of report on certain information and data on processing of applications for professional and occupational licenses and mandates review of training and call intake in Division of Consumer Affairs.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 111 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3899 · "General Contractor Licensing Act;" provides for regulation of general contractors and general contracting businesses.*
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 135 days, 6–0 · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3908 · Provides for licensure of landscape professionals and registration of professional landscaping businesses.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3909 · Allows for operation of crematories at locations not situated on cemetery grounds or funeral home properties.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3950 · Allows for operation of crematories at locations not situated on cemetery grounds or funeral home properties; provides for issuance of permits for certain crematories.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026