New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 D · 2 R cosponsors

A 2474 — Prohibits use of "Nurse" title by unlicensed person.

Last action — REP 2RA

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Prohibits unlicensed individuals from using the title 'Nurse' in New Jersey.

This bill makes it illegal for anyone who is not licensed to use the title 'Nurse' or its abbreviations in New Jersey. It aims to ensure that only certified individuals can represent themselves as nurses.

Summary

Nurse-prohibits use of title by an unlicensed person

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 05, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 45:11-37; N.J.S.A. 45:11-46.

  • N.J.S.A. 45:11-37

    this act this act this act this act this act this act this act this act this act this act this act this act this act → subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23) P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.) P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.) the title "Nurse" or to use P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.) "Nurse" or P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.) P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.) P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.) P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.) P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.) P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.) P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.) P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.) P.L.1947, c.262 (C.45:11-23 et seq.)

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 45:11-46

    this act → P.L.1991, c.377 (C.45:11-45 et al.) , the title "Nurse,"

    amended

Action History

  1. REP 2RA

  2. INT 1RA REF ARP

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (116)

116 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 2474 do?
Nurse-prohibits use of title by an unlicensed person
Who sponsors A 2474?
A 2474 is sponsored by McCoy, Tennille R. (Democrat), Flynn, Victoria A. (Republican), Scharfenberger, Gerry (Republican), and Rowan, Maureen (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 2474?
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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