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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires certain golf courses to maintain an automated external defibrillator. The bill defines "golf course" to mean a publically-owned or privately-owned tract of land that contains a regulation-sized, minimum 18-hole course consisting mostly of par-4 holes with a mix of par-3 and par-5 holes that is open to the general public. "Golf course" does not mean a 9-hole course, an executive course, a par-3 course, a driving range complex, a miniature golf course, or other such lesser-sized golf facilities. No later than one year after the bill's effective date, the owner or operator of a golf course is to: (1) acquire at least one automated external defibrillator, and store it in an accessible location within the golf course that is known and available to the employees of the golf course; and (2) ensure that the automated external defibrillator is tested and maintained, and provide notification to the appropriate first aid, ambulance, or rescue squad, or other appropriate emergency medical services provider regarding the defibrillator, the type acquired, and its location. Under the bill, the owner or operator of a golf course is to: (1) arrange and pay for training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator for the employees of that golf course; (2) ensure that the golf course has at least one employee on site during its normal business hours who holds current certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other training program recognized by the Department of Health in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and use of a defibrillator; and(3) ensure that an employee who uses a defibrillator requests emergency medical assistance from the appropriate first aid, ambulance, or rescue squad as soon as practicable. The bill provides that a person who violates the bill's provisions is to be liable to a civil penalty of not less than $250 for the first violation, not less than $500 for the second violation, and not less than $1,000 for the third and each subsequent violation.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that certain golf courses, defined as public or privately owned 18-hole courses open to the public and not smaller facilities like driving ranges or miniature golf, must acquire and maintain an automated external defibrillator (AED), a portable device that can shock a person's heart back into rhythm during cardiac arrest. Within one year of the bill's effective date, these golf courses must have at least one AED in an accessible location, ensure it's regularly tested and maintained, and notify emergency services about its presence. Furthermore, golf course owners or operators are responsible for paying for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED training for their employees, ensuring at least one certified employee is on-site during business hours, and that any employee using an AED promptly calls for emergency medical assistance. Violators face escalating civil penalties, starting at $250 for a first offense and increasing for subsequent violations, though golf courses are granted immunity from liability for AED malfunctions if they have followed manufacturer guidelines and maintained the device.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3014 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3014_I1.HTM |
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