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NJ A4186
NJ A4186Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill enters New Jersey into the Recognition Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (otherwise known as REPLICA). This compact is intended to facilitate the day-to-day movement of EMS personnel across state boundaries in the performance of their EMS duties as assigned by an appropriate authority and authorize state EMS offices to afford immediate legal recognition to EMS personnel licensed in a member state. This compact recognizes that states have a vested interest in protecting the public's health and safety through their licensing and regulation of EMS personnel, and that such state regulation shared among the member states will best protect public health and safety. REPLICA is the nation's first and only multi-state compact for the EMS profession. REPLICA provides qualified EMS professionals licensed in a "home state" a legal "privilege to practice" in "remote states." Home states are states where an EMT is licensed; while remote states are other states that have adopted the REPLICA legislation.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the Recognition Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, known as REPLICA, allowing New Jersey to join other states in a mutual recognition agreement for EMS personnel. This means that if an EMS professional, such as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or paramedic, is licensed in a "home state" (a state that has adopted REPLICA), they can practice in other "remote states" (also REPLICA member states) under certain conditions, facilitating easier cross-border emergency response. The compact aims to improve public access to EMS personnel, enhance public safety, and encourage cooperation among states in regulating EMS professionals, while also establishing an Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice to oversee the compact's implementation and enforce its rules. Importantly, this agreement does not waive any existing defenses or immunities for public entities or employees under New Jersey law, and the Governor can withdraw New Jersey from the compact if another state significantly lowers its licensing standards or if withdrawal is deemed in the best interest of the state's citizens.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 02/19/2026)
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/2026/A4186 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4186_I1.HTM |
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