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NJ S4972
NJ S4972Requires municipalities to provide basic life support services; establishes basic life support services as essential.
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Introduced
12/08/2025
12/08/2025
In Committee
12/08/2025
12/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires each municipality to provide basic life support (BLS) and ambulance service to meet the needs of its population and designates BLS as an essential service in this State. Under the bill, the governing body of a municipality may arrange BSL by: providing a license or franchise to a private company; contracting with a public, private, or nonprofit entity for the service; entering into a mutual aid agreements with the one or more municipal governing bodies; entering into an agreement with a hospital; or providing fire department, emergency medical services, or public safety based basic life support service throughout the State, county, fire district, joint meeting, regional service agency of municipality, political subdivision, instrumentality or agency.
AI Summary
This bill requires every municipality in New Jersey to provide basic life support (BLS) services, which are defined as a pre-hospital care level including ambulance service, patient stabilization, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, wound care, and fracture stabilization. The bill establishes BLS as an essential service and gives municipalities five options for arranging these services: licensing a private company, contracting with public/private/nonprofit entities, entering mutual aid agreements with other municipalities, establishing an agreement with a hospital, or providing the service directly through fire departments or public safety agencies. The bill also amends existing legislation to include references to BLS services in mutual aid agreements, specifying terms for payment, equipment reimbursement, and injury compensation when municipalities collaborate to provide emergency services. By mandating that all municipalities ensure BLS coverage, the bill aims to improve emergency medical response and accessibility across the state. The legislation will take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 12/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4972 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4972_I1.HTM |
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