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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 ambulances to carry epinephrine. Under the bill, each basic life support ambulance and each volunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squad vehicle is to be equipped with a supply of epinephrine auto-injector devices, and is to be staffed by at least one emergency medical technician certified to administer an epinephrine auto-injector device. The bill defines "basic life support" to mean a basic level of pre-hospital care which includes patient stabilization, airway clearance, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, hemorrhage control, initial wound care and fracture stabilization and other techniques and procedures authorized by the Department of Health. "Emergency medical technician" means a person trained in basic life support services as defined in section 1 of P.L.1985, c.351 (C.26:2K-21) and who is certified by the Department of Health to perform these services. The bill provides that the provisions of the bill are neither to supersede nor affect the application or interpretation of any federal or State guidance, law, rule, regulation, or order to the contrary regarding ambulance staffing levels.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all basic life support ambulances and vehicles operated by volunteer first aid, rescue, and ambulance squads must carry epinephrine auto-injector devices, and be staffed by at least one emergency medical technician (EMT) certified to administer them. Basic life support is defined as essential pre-hospital care, including stabilizing patients, clearing airways, performing CPR, controlling bleeding, and providing initial wound and fracture care, along with other procedures approved by the Department of Health. An EMT is a person trained in basic life support and certified by the Department of Health. This requirement is intended to ensure prompt access to epinephrine, a medication used to treat severe allergic reactions, in emergency situations, and it clarifies that these new provisions do not override existing rules about ambulance staffing levels.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2025 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2025_I1.HTM |
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