S2996Introduced in the Senate
Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.
Introduced by Joseph Vitale, District 19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.
Where it stands
Approved P.L.2026, c.6.
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage · March 23, 2026
32
Yes
5
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Testa | 1 | Yes |
| Vincent Polistina | 2 | Yes |
| John Burzichelli | 3 | Yes |
| Paul Moriarty | 4 | Yes |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | 5 | Not Voting |
| James Beach | 6 | Yes |
| Troy Singleton | 7 | Yes |
| Latham Tiver | 8 | Yes |
| Carmen Amato | 9 | Yes |
| James Holzapfel | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Transferred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading
Passed by the Senate (32-5)
Received in the Assembly without Reference, 2nd Reading
Substituted for A4052 (ACS)
Motion To Aa (Fantasia)
Motion To Table (Greenwald) (43-18-0)
Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (58-9-1)
Approved P.L.2026, c.6.
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