New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 4679 — Increases scope of practice for licensed practical nurses and patient care technicians under certain circumstances.

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 March 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill expands duties for licensed practical nurses and patient care technicians in dialysis centers.

This bill allows licensed practical nurses in dialysis centers to perform certain assessments and permits patient care technicians to administer saline and heparin. It aims to increase the scope of practice for these roles under specific conditions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means expanded roles and responsibilities for licensed practical nurses and patient care technicians in dialysis centers.

Summary

Licensed practical nurses & patient care technicians-increase scope of practice

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html March 11, 2026

Action History

  1. REP 2RA

  2. TRANS AHE

  3. INT 1RA REF AHN

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — AHE

Passed 10 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7001
Unaffiliated 1100
Republican 2000
Total 10101
% of votes cast 83%8%0%8%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Azzariti Jr., John V. — Nay
Donlon, Margie — Yea
Abdelaziz, Al Democrat Yea
Angelozzi, Anthony Democrat Yea
Murphy, Carol A. Democrat Yea
Rodriguez, Gabriel Democrat Yea
Stewart, Kenyatta Democrat Yea
Sweeney, Marisa Democrat Yea
Tully, Chris Democrat Yea
Verrelli, Anthony S. Democrat Not Voting
Peterson, Erik Republican Yea
Rumpf, Brian E. Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 4679 do?
Licensed practical nurses & patient care technicians-increase scope of practice
Who sponsors A 4679?
A 4679 is sponsored by Greenwald, Louis D. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 4679?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced March 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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