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NJ S3648
NJ S3648Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.
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Introduced
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
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 (REPLICA) into New Jersey law, allowing the state to join other jurisdictions in a multi-state agreement for emergency medical services personnel. The primary goal of REPLICA is to facilitate the seamless movement of licensed EMS personnel, such as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics, across state lines when performing their official duties, by enabling states to grant immediate legal recognition to EMS professionals licensed in other member states. This compact aims to enhance public safety by ensuring consistent standards and accountability for EMS personnel, while also supporting military members and their spouses by expediting their licensure. It establishes an Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice to oversee the compact, manage a coordinated database of licensed individuals, and develop uniform rules. The agreement also outlines procedures for handling adverse actions against licenses, dispute resolution, and the conditions under which an EMS professional can practice in a "remote state" (a member state where they are not licensed) under a "privilege to practice" granted by their "home state" (where they are licensed).
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3648 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S4000/3648_I1.HTM |
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