Advocates say proposed peer-recovery certification bill risks shrinking workforce; committee advances measure Supporters of peer recovery specialists urged lawmakers to pause Assembly Bill 3236, saying the bill creates bureaucracy, blanket background checks and lacks grandfathering for current peers. The Oversight Committee released the bill for further consideration after testimony.

A proposed bill in New Jersey could jeopardize the vital peer recovery workforce by merging their roles with clinical regulations, raising serious concerns from advocates.

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