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NJ SR142

Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vin Gopal

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • New Jersey Senate formally recognizes open water lifeguards as qualifying as first responders and emergency response providers

  • References that two New Jersey lifeguards lost their lives in the line of duty in 2021

  • Notes that open water lifeguards are often cross-trained in emergency medical response, marine fire safety, law enforcement, and water rescue craft operations

  • Acknowledges that U.S. federal law already recognizes open water lifeguards as first responders or emergency response providers

  • Directs copies of the resolution to be transmitted to NJ Lifeguard and the American Lifeguard Association

Legislative Description

Recognizes open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency services providers.

Law and Public Safety

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

12/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Law and Public Safety12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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