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NJ A3946
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Karabinchak
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AI Summary
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Mandates all firefighters (volunteer and paid) engaged in fire suppression, firefighting, or fire rescue to complete training on electric vehicle fire risks and management within 36 months of the act's effective date
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Requires all emergency medical technicians to complete EV fire training before certification, with existing EMTs given 36 months to complete the course
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Directs the Division of Fire Safety to develop the firefighter training course in consultation with the New Jersey Fire and Emergency Medical Services Institute
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Assigns the Commissioner of Health to develop EMT training in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services, NJ Fire and EMS Institute, and NJ State First Aid Council
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Takes effect on the first day of the sixth month following enactment, with agencies authorized to take anticipatory administrative action beforehand
Legislative Description
Requires emergency medical technicians and firefighters to receive training concerning electric vehicle fires.
Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations
Last Action
Reported and Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
3/19/2026