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New Jersey Bill A920 Mandates Specific Medical Degrees for Board of Medical Examiners Leaders

Original title: Establishes education requirements for certain officers of State Board of Medical Examiners.

Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health CommitteeSponsors: Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D. and 1 other

Companion · S 1403same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Would Do

Assembly Bill 920 requires the president and vice president of the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners to hold an , , or degree, starting four months after enactment.

Why it matters

Establishes a mandatory professional degree requirement for specific leadership roles on the state's medical licensing board.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

State Board of Medical Examiners

Must ensure that elected officers hold specified medical degrees and elect a vice president.

Key Facts

Requires the president and vice president of the State Board of Medical Examiners to possess the degree of M.D., D.O., or D.P.M.
Mandates that the board elect a vice president in addition to a president, secretary, and treasurer.
Sets a penalty of $50 for any person who refuses or neglects to obey a board subpoena or refuses to be sworn and testify.
The act takes effect on the first day of the fourth month next following the date of enactment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What educational degrees are required for the leaders of the State Board of Medical Examiners under this bill?

The president and vice president must possess the degree of (allopathic physician), (osteopathic physician), or (doctor of podiatric medicine).

When does this legislation take effect?

It takes effect on the first day of the fourth month next following the date of enactment.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

1 action

Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

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Connected Entities

John V. Azzariti Jr., State of New Jersey, State Board of Medical Examiners and 2 more

PersonJohn V. Azzariti Jr.“Assemblyman sponsoring the bill.”Map →

locationState of New Jersey“Jurisdiction enacting the legislation.”Map →

OrganizationState Board of Medical Examiners“State board governing medical licensing and discipline.”Map →

PersonMargie Donlon“Assemblywoman sponsoring the bill.”Map →

OrganizationSuperior Court of this State“Court associated with subpoena service.”Map →

Sources

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njleg.state.nj.us

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