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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 authorizes any person, including these specified public safety officials, who has successfully completed an educational program approved by the Commissioner of Health to administer an epinephrine auto-injector device, to be issued a certificate of completion that allows them to administer, maintain, and dispose of the device. The bill also allows licensed health care professionals to prescribe or dispense epinephrine auto-injectors to these authorized individuals, and permits the employing entities to obtain, maintain, and make the devices available to them.

Health and Social Services

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A234