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NJ A3757
NJ A3757Establishes basic life support services as essential; requires municipalities to arrange for basic life support services; makes an appropriation.
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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 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; or entering into an agreement with a hospital. The bill establishes an appropriation to the Department of Health in such sums as are necessary to reimburse municipalities for the cost of establishing basic life support services as an essential service in this State.
AI Summary
This bill declares basic life support (BLS) services, which include pre-hospital care like CPR, patient stabilization, and wound care, as an essential service throughout the state, requiring every municipality to ensure its residents have access to these services. Municipalities can fulfill this requirement by licensing private companies, contracting with public or private entities, forming mutual aid agreements with neighboring towns, or partnering with hospitals. The bill also amends existing laws to clarify how mutual aid agreements and hospital partnerships can incorporate BLS services, and it appropriates state funds to the Department of Health to help municipalities cover the costs of establishing these essential services.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3757 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3757_I1.HTM |
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