New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

A 3381 — Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy.

Last action — SUB BY

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Low chance

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Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill updates the requirements needed for occupational therapy licensure.

The bill revises the criteria for obtaining a license in occupational therapy. This change aims to reflect current standards and practices in the field.

Summary

Occupational therapy-update requirements for licensure

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment updates the list of areas addressed by occupational therapy services by removing the phrase “environmental population health management.” Additionally, it clarifies that services may be provided to address various health issues. This change may impact the scope of recognized therapy practices and the categories of support offered.

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A3381 1R [First Reprint] ASSEMBLY, No.
A3381 2R [Second Reprint] ASSEMBLY, No.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Assembly Regulated Professions Committee on February 12, 2026, with amendments.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Assembly Budget Committee on June 28, 2026, with amendments.
and consultation including recommendations for the adaptation of physical environments.  Occupational therapy services may also be provided in traditional, non-traditional and emerging areas in line with occupational therapy practice including, but not limited to, parental health;
and consultation including recommendations for the adaptation of physical environments.  Occupational therapy services may also be provided 2[in traditional, non-traditional and emerging areas in line with occupational therapy practice including, but not limited to,] to address2 parental health;
and population health management.  The services shall be provided to individuals, groups, or populations through medical, health and wellness, educational, community, and social systems.
and population health management.
     "Purposeful activities" means acts and occupations of craftsmanship and workmanship, as well as creative, educational, or other activities, which in whole or in part are used to correct, compensate for, or prevent dysfunction in the tasks and activities of everyday living, and which simultaneously incorporate personally and culturally relevant biological, psychological, and social elements that produce positive adaptation and motivational behavior.       "Supervision" means the responsible and direct involvement of a licensed occupational therapist with an occupational therapy assistant, a temporary licensed occupational therapist, a temporary licensed occupational therapy assistant, or an occupational therapy student fulfilling the required fieldwork component of educational training for the development of an occupational therapy treatment plan and the periodic review of the implementation of that plan.
2[The services shall be provided to individuals, groups, or populations through medical, health and wellness, educational, community, and social systems.]2      "Purposeful activities" means acts and occupations of craftsmanship and workmanship, as well as creative, educational, or other activities, which in whole or in part are used to correct, compensate for, or prevent dysfunction in the tasks and activities of everyday living, and which simultaneously incorporate personally and culturally relevant biological, psychological, and social elements that produce positive adaptation and motivational behavior.       "Supervision" means the responsible and direct involvement of a licensed occupational therapist with an occupational therapy assistant, a temporary licensed occupational therapist, a temporary licensed occupational therapy assistant, or an occupational therapy student fulfilling the required fieldwork component of educational training for the development of an occupational therapy treatment plan and the periodic review of the implementation of that plan.
P.L.1993, c.85, s.13)      8.    Section 14 of P.L.1993, c.85 1[(C.45:9-37.64)] (C.45:9-37.64)1 is amended to read as follows:
P.L.1993, c.85, s.13)        8.    Section 14 of P.L.1993, c.85 1[(C.45:9-37.64)] (C.45:9-37.64)1 is amended to read as follows:
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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — ABU

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11000
Republican 1003
Total 12003
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Abdelaziz, Al Democrat Yea
Freiman, Roy Democrat Yea
Murphy, Carol A. Democrat Yea
Park, Ellen J. Democrat Yea
Pintor Marin, Eliana Democrat Yea
Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina Democrat Yea
Rodriguez, Gabriel Democrat Yea
Schaer, Gary S. Democrat Yea
Schnall, Alexander Democrat Yea
Spearman, William W. Democrat Yea
Venezia, Michael Democrat Yea
Barlas, Al Republican Yea
Inganamort, Michael Republican Not Voting
Rumpf, Brian E. Republican Not Voting
Scharfenberger, Gerry Republican Not Voting

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Committee vote — AHE

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8001
Republican 2001
Total 10002
% of votes cast 83%0%0%17%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Angelozzi, Anthony Democrat Yea
Donlon M.D., Margie Democrat Yea
Kearney, Vincent M. Democrat Yea
Murphy, Carol A. Democrat Yea
Rodriguez, Gabriel Democrat Not Voting
Rowan, Maureen Democrat Yea
Stewart, Kenyatta Democrat Yea
Sweeney, Marisa Democrat Yea
Tully, Chris Democrat Yea
Azzariti Jr. M.D., John V. Republican Yea
Peterson, Erik Republican Not Voting
Rumpf, Brian E. Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 3381 do?
Occupational therapy-update requirements for licensure
Who sponsors A 3381?
A 3381 is sponsored by Donlon, Margie, Peterpaul Esq., Luanne M. (Democrat), and Stanley, Sterley S. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 3381?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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