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NJ A590
NJ A590Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill clarifies that agencies, entities and organizations that train and certify volunteer emergency medical technicians will be reimbursed for the cost of providing that training and certification to volunteer members of first aid and rescue squads, as well as to volunteer firefighters. Currently, any private agency, organization or entity that trains and tests members of volunteer ambulance, first aid and rescue squads seeking emergency medical technician certification or recertification may be reimbursed from the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund. This bill provides that reimbursement will also be made when this training is provided to members of volunteer fire companies.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that reimbursement from the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Fund will be provided to agencies, entities, and organizations that train and certify volunteer EMTs, including members of volunteer fire companies, in addition to volunteer members of first aid and rescue squads. The bill also specifies the order of priority for reimbursement, which includes EMT-B certification and recertification. Additionally, the bill prohibits any agency, organization, or entity that receives funding from the EMT Training Fund from charging a fee to certified members or applicants of volunteer fire companies, in addition to volunteer ambulance, first aid, and rescue squads.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee (on 01/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A590 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A1000/590_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A1000/590_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A1000/590_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A1000/590_I1.PDF |
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