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NJ A5915

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Margie Donlon

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires owners or operators of regulation-sized 18-hole golf courses open to the public to acquire and maintain at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) within one year of the bill's effective date

  • Excludes 9-hole courses, executive courses, par-3 courses, driving ranges, and miniature golf courses from the AED requirement

  • Mandates golf courses pay for CPR and AED training for employees and ensure at least one certified employee is on-site during normal business hours

  • Establishes civil penalties for violations: minimum $250 for first offense, $500 for second, and $1,000 for third and subsequent violations

  • Provides golf courses with immunity from civil and criminal liability for AED malfunctions when the device has been properly maintained and tested according to manufacturer guidelines

Legislative Description

Requires certain golf courses to maintain automated external defibrillator.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

7/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Health7/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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