A 2207·NJ·house
The "Certified Medication Aide in Nursing Homes Staffing Support Act;" authorizes certified medication aides to administer medications to nursing home residents.
Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Shanique Speight (D)
Latest Action
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
Jun 23, 2026
Summary
The bill expands the role of certified medication aides so they can administer drugs to residents in licensed nursing homes. It aims to ease staffing shortages that have worsened since COVID‑19 by allowing more staff to handle medication tasks. The measure also tightens background‑check rules for all nurse aides, personal care assistants and medication aides.
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