New Jersey bill authorizes out-of-State health care professionals and recent graduates to practice pending licensure.

The bill codifies and extends authorization for certain out-of-State health care practitioners and recent graduates of health care training programs to practice in New Jersey. It allows professionals from other states to practice in New Jersey for up to one year pending a final determination on their application for licensure or certification. The bill specifies that the other states must require both state and federal criminal background checks for initial licensure or certification.

New Jersey bill authorizes out-of-State health care professionals and recent graduates to practice pending licensure.

The bill codifies and extends authorization for certain out-of-State health care practitioners and recent graduates of health care training programs to practice in New Jersey. It allows professionals from other states to practice in New Jersey for up to one year pending a final determination on their application for licensure or certification. The bill specifies that the other states must require both state and federal criminal background checks for initial licensure or certification.