# New Jersey A4679: Increases scope of practice for licensed practical nurses and patient care technicians under certain circumstances.

New Jersey A4679, Increases scope of practice for licensed practical nurses and patient care technicians under certain circumstances., is a 221st Legislature (2026-2027) House bill sponsored by Margie Donlon M.D. (Democratic), Louis D. Greenwald (Democratic), Gabriel Rodriguez (Democratic); status passed house, last action 2026-10-29 (Passed Assembly — (64-12-1)) (as of 2026-11-04).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey A4679
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 221st Legislature (2026-2027)
- Title: Increases scope of practice for licensed practical nurses and patient care technicians under certain circumstances.
- Status: passed house
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-03-10
- Last action: 2026-10-29, Passed Assembly — (64-12-1)
- Sponsors: Margie Donlon M.D. (Democratic), Louis D. Greenwald (Democratic), Gabriel Rodriguez (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (64 yes, 12 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Margie Donlon M.D. (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Louis D. Greenwald (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Gabriel Rodriguez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Roy Freiman (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-29 | House | 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE | pass | 64 | 12 | 1 |

## Actions (4)

- 2026-10-29: Passed Assembly — (64-12-1) (House)
- 2026-10-05: Reported, 2nd Reading in Assembly (House)
- 2026-10-05: TRANS Assembly Health Committee (House)
- 2026-03-10: Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee (House)

## Bill text

- As Introduced, 2026-10-30: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A5000/4679_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A5000/4679_I1.PDF)
- Assembly Health Substitute (10/5/26), 2026-10-06: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A5000/4679_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A5000/4679_S1.PDF)

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## Sources
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A5000/4679_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A5000/4679_I1.PDF)
- [Assembly Health Substitute (10/5/26) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A5000/4679_S1.HTM)
- [Assembly Health Substitute (10/5/26) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A5000/4679_S1.PDF)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A4679-2026-2027 (as of 2026-11-04).