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NJ S3598

NJ S3598
Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.


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Introduced
03/18/2019
In Committee
03/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill enters New Jersey into the Recognition Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (otherwise known as REPLICA). This compact is intended to facilitate the day-to-day movement of EMS personnel across state boundaries in the performance of their EMS duties as assigned by an appropriate authority and authorize state EMS offices to afford immediate legal recognition to EMS personnel licensed in a member state. This compact recognizes that states have a vested interest in protecting the public's health and safety through their licensing and regulation of EMS personnel, and that such state regulation shared among the member states will best protect public health and safety. REPLICA is the nation's first and only multi-state compact for the EMS profession. REPLICA provides qualified EMS professionals licensed in a "home state" a legal "privilege to practice" in "remote states." Home states are states where an EMT is licensed; while remote states are other states that have adopted the REPLICA legislation.

AI Summary

This bill enters New Jersey into the Recognition Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (REPLICA). REPLICA is a multi-state compact that facilitates the day-to-day movement of EMS personnel, such as EMTs and paramedics, across state boundaries to perform their assigned duties, and authorizes state EMS offices to provide immediate legal recognition to EMS personnel licensed in a member state. The compact aims to increase public access to EMS personnel, enhance states' ability to protect public health and safety, encourage cooperation among member states, support military members and their spouses, and facilitate the exchange of information about EMS personnel. The bill also provides for the establishment of an interstate commission to govern the compact, and sets forth rules and procedures for the commission's operations and enforcement of the compact.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 03/18/2019)

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