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NJ A4164
NJ A4164Requires local recreation departments and youth serving organizations to have defibrillators for youth athletic events.
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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
The bill requires that beginning on September 1, 2020, municipal or county recreation departments and nonprofit youth serving organizations, which organize, sponsor, or are otherwise affiliated with youth athletic events that are played on municipal, county, school, or other publicly-owned fields, must ensure that there is available on site an automated external defibrillator (AED) at each youth athletic event and practice held on the department's or organization's home field. A recreation department or youth serving organization will be deemed to be in compliance with the AED requirement if a State-certified emergency services provider or other certified first responder is on site at the athletic event or practice and has an AED available for use on site. A recreation department or youth serving organization and its employees, umpires, coaches, and licensed athletic trainers will be immune from civil liability in the acquisition and use of an AED.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Michael Fisher Law," mandates that starting September 1, 2020, local recreation departments and nonprofit youth organizations that host youth athletic events on public fields must have an automated external defibrillator (AED) readily available at all practices and games held on their home fields. An AED is a portable device that can analyze a person's heart rhythm and deliver an electrical shock if needed to restore a normal heartbeat, which can be life-saving during sudden cardiac arrest. Compliance can also be met if a certified emergency responder with an AED is present. Furthermore, the bill grants immunity from civil lawsuits to these organizations, their employees, volunteer umpires, coaches, and licensed athletic trainers for any issues arising from acquiring or using an AED.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4164 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4164_I1.HTM |
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