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NJ A1240

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Inganamort

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Requires certified individuals to receive a certificate of completion authorizing them to administer, maintain, and dispose of epinephrine auto-injector devices

  • Defines "firefighter" as those employed by or volunteering for a public fire department, and "police officer" as State, county, or municipal police officers

  • Permits licensed health care professionals to prescribe or dispense epinephrine auto-injectors directly or through standing orders to certified first responders

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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