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NJ SR142
Resolution
Status
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vin Gopal
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AI Summary
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New Jersey Senate formally recognizes open water lifeguards as qualifying as first responders and emergency response providers
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References that two New Jersey lifeguards lost their lives in the line of duty in 2021
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Notes that open water lifeguards are often cross-trained in emergency medical response, marine fire safety, law enforcement, and water rescue craft operations
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Acknowledges that U.S. federal law already recognizes open water lifeguards as first responders or emergency response providers
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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