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NJ S2551
NJ S2551Allows law enforcement agencies to distribute epinephrine to officers; requires training.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill designated as "Anthony Maruca's Law," requires a law enforcement officer employed by a police department or force that makes available to the officer an epinephrine auto-injector device to successfully complete an approved educational program for the emergency administration of epinephrine and provide the officer's employing entity with a copy of a certificate of completion of an approved educational program. Under the bill, a police department or force employing law enforcement officers may obtain, maintain, and make available to law enforcement officers employed by the department or force epinephrine auto-injector devices which may be used by the law enforcement officers while in the performance of official duties. In addition, the bill provides that a police department or force that makes epinephrine auto-injector devices available to its officers may maintain the devices in vehicles or medical supply kits, consistent with any standards, protocols, or guidelines established by the Commissioner of Health pursuant to regulation.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Anthony Maruca's Law," allows law enforcement agencies to provide epinephrine auto-injector devices, commonly referred to as EpiPens, to their officers for emergency use during official duties. An epinephrine auto-injector is a medical device used to deliver a dose of epinephrine, a life-saving medication for severe allergic reactions. For officers to administer these devices, they must complete an approved educational program on their emergency use and provide proof of completion to their employing agency. The bill also defines a "law enforcement officer" as a permanent full-time member of an enforcement agency with statutory powers for detection, investigation, arrest, and conviction, who has completed approved police training. These epinephrine devices can be stored in police vehicles or medical supply kits, following guidelines set by the Commissioner of Health.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2551 |
| Analysis - Statement SLP 2/19/26 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2551_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2551_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2551_I1.HTM |
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