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NJ S2668
NJ S2668Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 enacts the Recognition Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (REPLICA), allowing New Jersey to join other states in a mutual recognition agreement for EMS personnel, such as emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics. The compact aims to facilitate the seamless movement of licensed EMS professionals across state lines when performing their duties, by enabling states to grant immediate legal recognition to EMS personnel licensed in other member states. This means an EMT or paramedic licensed in their "home state" (where they are licensed) can practice in other "remote states" (other states that have joined the compact) under a "privilege to practice," provided they meet certain criteria, such as being at least 18 years old and holding a current, unrestricted license. The compact establishes an Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice to oversee its implementation, including developing rules and maintaining a coordinated database of licensed individuals and any adverse actions taken against them, thereby enhancing public safety and access to emergency medical services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 02/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2668 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2668_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2668_I1.HTM |
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