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NJ A4656
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Margie Donlon
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AI Summary
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Expands permitted epinephrine administration methods in New Jersey schools, institutions of higher education, and youth camps by replacing requirements for "pre-filled auto-injector mechanisms" with "one unit dose epinephrine"
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Allows emergency epinephrine to be administered via nasal spray and other future delivery methods, not just auto-injectors like EpiPens
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Maintains existing requirements for parental authorization, physician orders, staff training protocols, and liability waivers when administering epinephrine to students or campers
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Preserves current policies requiring schools and youth camps to store epinephrine supplies in secure but accessible locations and to transport individuals to hospital emergency rooms after administration
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Broadens epinephrine administration mechanisms permitted in schools, institutions of higher education, and youth camps.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
3/10/2026