New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1765: Provides that institutions of higher education may permit final-year students in graduate degree programs for mental health care professions to graduate or be matched with residency or clinical programs early.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1765 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that institutions of higher education may permit final-year students in graduate degree programs for mental health care professions to graduate or be matched with residency or clinical programs early. Primary sponsor: Anthony Verrelli (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Anthony Verrelli (Democratic). 4 co-sponsors.