Establishes oversight and qualifications for peer recovery specialists in New Jersey.

The bill establishes oversight and qualifications for peer recovery specialists, who provide services based on lived experience to individuals struggling with substance use disorder or mental health problems. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs is authorized to oversee the regulation of these specialists. The bill sets standards for certification, including a criminal history record background check, and prohibits specialists from engaging in certain personal or professional conflicts.

Establishes oversight and qualifications for peer recovery specialists in New Jersey.

The bill establishes oversight and qualifications for peer recovery specialists, who provide services based on lived experience to individuals struggling with substance use disorder or mental health problems. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs is authorized to oversee the regulation of these specialists. The bill sets standards for certification, including a criminal history record background check, and prohibits specialists from engaging in certain personal or professional conflicts.