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NJ S4544
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Corrado
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AI Summary
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Authorizes licensed paramedics in New Jersey to administer blood products to patients experiencing significant hemorrhage or hemorrhagic shock in pre-hospital settings, under medical oversight and following Department of Health-approved protocols
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Requires EMS providers to notify the Department of Health 60 days before starting a blood transfusion program, designate a physician medical director, use only trained paramedics, and ensure at least two trained personnel are present during administration
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Mandates NJ FamilyCare, Medicaid, and private health insurance carriers to cover pre-hospital blood transfusion services at the same rate as hospital-based transfusions
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Establishes a Department of Health grant program to help EMS agencies cover startup costs including blood storage equipment, warming devices, and training certification
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Requires the Department of Health to develop a statewide blood rotation system with hospitals to track inventory in real time and prevent expiration of low-titer O whole blood stored by EMS agencies
Legislative Description
"Gary Letizia Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion Act"; authorizes paramedics, under medical oversight, to administer blood products to patients in pre-hospital settings, and establishes certain reimbursement for emergency medical services providers.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
6/2/2025