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NJ A3632

NJ A3632
Permits corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer epinephrine auto-injector device.


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Introduced
03/17/2022
In Committee
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill clarifies existing law to expressly permit corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer an epinephrine auto-injector device. Under the bill, any person, including a county or State corrections officer, firefighter, or police officer, who has successfully completed an educational program approved by the Commissioner of Health to administer an epinephrine auto-injector device is to be issued a certificate of completion, which is to authorize the person to administer, maintain, and dispose of an epinephrine auto-injector device. The bill defines "firefighter" to mean a firefighter who is employed by or who volunteers for a public fire department. "Police officer" means a State, county, or municipal police officer.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies existing law to expressly permit corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer an epinephrine auto-injector device. The bill defines "firefighter" as a firefighter employed by or volunteering for a public fire department, and "police officer" as a state, county, or municipal police officer. The bill also authorizes any person, including the specified personnel, who has successfully completed an approved educational program to administer, maintain, and dispose of an epinephrine auto-injector device.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 03/17/2022)

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