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Committee advances bill to modernize occupational therapy licensing and continuing competence

New Jersey General Assembly Committee · November 14, 2024
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Summary

AB4903, which updates the 1993 Occupational Therapy Practice Act to add continuing competence requirements, expand practice definitions and create clearer licensing categories, was released from committee after testimony by the New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association and follow‑up questions from members.

A New Jersey Assembly committee advanced Assembly Bill 4903 on Friday, moving proposed updates to the state's Occupational Therapy Practice Act out of committee for further amendment and review.

Proponents, led by Mary Anne Moran of the New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association, said the law—written in 1993—has not kept pace with changes in practice and must be updated so insurers reimburse evolving services. "The occupational therapy practice was written in 1993... the goal... is to update the definitions and…

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