S1493Introduced in the Senate
Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy.
Introduced by Joseph Cryan, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy.
Where it stands
Approved P.L.2026, c.65.
August 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments · June 30, 2026
33
Yes
5
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Testa | 1 | No |
| Vincent Polistina | 2 | Yes |
| John Burzichelli | 3 | Yes |
| Paul Moriarty | 4 | Yes |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | 5 | Yes |
| James Beach | 6 | Yes |
| Troy Singleton | 7 | Yes |
| Latham Tiver | 8 | Yes |
| Carmen Amato | 9 | Not Voting |
| James Holzapfel | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
Passed by the Senate (35-5)
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
Transferred to Assembly Budget Committee
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
Substituted for A3381 (2R)
Passed by the Assembly (71-5-2)
Received in the Senate, 2nd Reading on Concurrence
Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (33-5)
Approved P.L.2026, c.65.
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