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NJ A181
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dawn Fantasia
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AI Summary
- Amends New Jersey law to expand permitted epinephrine administration methods in schools from only pre-filled auto-injectors to any FDA-approved epinephrine administration mechanism
- Applies to both public school boards of education and nonpublic school administrators when responding to student anaphylaxis emergencies
- Maintains existing requirements including written parental authorization, physician orders, liability waivers, and annual renewal of permissions
- Schools must continue to store epinephrine in secure but unlocked, easily accessible locations and have trained designees available when the school nurse is not present
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Expands epinephrine administration mechanisms permitted in schools.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Health1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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