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NJ A1240
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Inganamort
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AI Summary
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Amends P.L.2015, c.215 to explicitly authorize county and State corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer epinephrine auto-injector devices after completing a Commissioner of Health-approved educational program
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Requires certified individuals to receive a certificate of completion authorizing them to administer, maintain, and dispose of epinephrine auto-injector devices
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Defines "firefighter" as those employed by or volunteering for a public fire department, and "police officer" as State, county, or municipal police officers
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Permits licensed health care professionals to prescribe or dispense epinephrine auto-injectors directly or through standing orders to certified first responders
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Allows employing entities to obtain and maintain epinephrine auto-injector devices for use by their certified personnel under standards established by the Commissioner
Legislative Description
Permits corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer epinephrine auto-injector device.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/13/2026