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NJ A2605

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Morales

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes mobile intensive care paramedics in New Jersey to administer vaccines during outbreaks of communicable diseases occurring among the general public in any area of the state
  • Vaccines administered must be recommended by the federal CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the specific communicable disease outbreak
  • Paramedics may vaccinate patients of any age unless ACIP has issued specific age restrictions for the vaccine
  • Vaccines can be administered under an individual prescription, a standing order from an authorized prescriber, or through a government-sponsored immunization program
  • Paramedics must comply with all restrictions and guidance issued by ACIP or the New Jersey Department of Health regarding vaccine administration

Legislative Description

Permits paramedics to administer vaccines during outbreaks of communicable diseases.

Regulated Professions

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulated Professions1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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