NJ A3077

Allows individuals holding a current EMT certification in good standing from another U.S. state, territory, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico to obtain New Jersey EMT certification if their jurisdiction's standards meet or exceed New Jersey's requirements

Requires the Commissioner of Health to make certification determinations within 30 days of receiving a complete application and background check results

Mandates criminal history record background checks through the FBI and State Police for all EMT applicants, with follow-up federal background checks required at least every three years for recertification

Disqualifies applicants convicted of specified crimes including homicide, assault, kidnapping, sexual assault, robbery, arson, forgery, crimes against children, theft, and drug offenses, though most disqualified individuals may petition to demonstrate rehabilitation with clear and convincing evidence

Permits the Department of Health to require EMT certification candidates to pay the costs of their criminal history background checks