New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 2981 — Establishes certain requirements and initiatives related to nurses; appropriates funds.

Last action — REF SBA

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. 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

    3 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes programs to support nurses' transition-to-practice and appropriates funds for this purpose.

This bill creates a program aimed at helping nurses transition into their roles by providing funding and resources for qualifying facilities. The New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing will oversee applications and provide technical support to participating organizations.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill provides new training and support opportunities for nurses transitioning into their roles.

Summary

Nurses-estab. certain reqs & initiatives; transfer oversight to Board of Nursing

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 08, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 4 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 18A:65-91; N.J.S.A. 18A:65-92; N.J.S.A. 18A:65-92.1; N.J.S.A. 45:11-27.1.

  • N.J.S.A. 18A:65-91

    of acute care facilities Council of Teaching Hospitals of practical nursing programs Practical Nurses Educator's Council of his his → school nurse State School Nurses Association public health nurse Association of Public Health Nurse Administrators the member's the member's

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 18A:65-92

    one year after the center is established, and thereafter, annual → , including, but not limited to: (1) data on the participation of facilities and providers in the NJCCN program established pursuant to section 1 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill); (2) data on the number of licensed practical nurses and registered professional nurses participating in a transition-to-practice program supported by the NJCCN program established pursuant to section 1 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), including information on the health care settings in which the programs were supported; and (3) funds spent in the previous two years on materials and technical support supplied by the NJCCN to facilities and providers participating in a transition-to-practice program biannual

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 18A:65-92.1

    % → percent, or $515,000, whichever amount is greater,

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 45:11-27.1

    % → percent, or $515,000, whichever amount is greater,

    amended

Action History

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Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (116)

116 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2981 do?
Nurses-estab. certain reqs & initiatives; transfer oversight to Board of Nursing
Who sponsors S 2981?
S 2981 is sponsored by Vitale, Joseph F. (Democrat), McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat), Bucco, Anthony M. (Republican), and Burgess, Renee C. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 2981?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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