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NJ S4545

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Testa

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the types of epinephrine delivery mechanisms that can be used in New Jersey schools, institutions of higher education, and youth camps from pre-filled auto-injectors only to any "single unit dose" epinephrine administration device.

  • Requires public and nonpublic schools to maintain a supply of single unit dose epinephrine administration devices in secure but unlocked, easily accessible locations under a standing protocol from a licensed physician or advanced practice nurse.

  • Permits school nurses and trained designees to administer single unit dose epinephrine to any student experiencing a suspected anaphylactic reaction, including students without a known history of anaphylaxis.

  • Allows students who are authorized to self-administer epinephrine for life-threatening allergic reactions to carry single unit dose epinephrine at all times, with parental authorization and physician certification.

  • Extends liability protections to school districts, nonpublic schools, institutions of higher education, and their employees for injuries arising from the administration of epinephrine, with parents required to sign indemnification statements.

Legislative Description

Expands epinephrine administration mechanisms permitted in schools, institutions of higher education, and youth camps.

Health

Last Action

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/12/2026
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens6/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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