S.1493

Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy.

Final Passage·6/30/26

New Jersey S1493 updates occupational therapy licensure requirements, including continuing competence and professional development for renewal.

New Jersey S1493 amends the occupational therapy licensure law to update requirements for both occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. The bill mandates that continuing competence and professional development be a condition for licensure renewal. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, in consultation with the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council, is tasked with establishing standards for these requirements.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 0–0 · Jun 30
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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4
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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5 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 28

2:00 PM

Assembly Budget Hearing

Jun 28

4:00 PM

Assembly Budget Hearing

History

Jun 30

Assembly

Substituted for A3381 (2R)

Jun 30

Assembly

Passed by the Assembly (71-5-2)

Jun 30

Senate

Received in the Senate, 2nd Reading on Concurrence