New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2996: Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2996 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses. Primary sponsor: Joe Vitale (Democratic), Troy Singleton (Democratic), Bill Spearman (Democratic), Brennan, Katie, Annette Quijano (Democratic). It lists 33 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Approved P.L.2026, c.6.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 23 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Vitale | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Troy Singleton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Bill Spearman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Brennan, Katie | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Annette Quijano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jim Beach | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Kristin Corrado | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Joe Cryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Owen Henry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Jim Holzapfel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Gordon Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Testa, Michael L., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John McKeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Paul Moriarty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Raj Mukherji | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Parker Space | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Doug Steinhardt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Britnee Timberlake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Onyema, Chigozie U. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Benjie Wimberly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Andrew Zwicker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved P.L.2026, c.6.
- Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (58-9-1)
- Motion To Table (Greenwald) (43-18-0)
- Motion To Aa (Fantasia)
- Substituted for A4052 (ACS)
- Received in the Assembly without Reference, 2nd Reading
- Passed by the Senate (32-5)
- Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading
- Transferred to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee