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NJ A4656

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Margie Donlon

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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"

  • Allows emergency epinephrine to be administered via nasal spray and other future delivery methods, not just auto-injectors like EpiPens

  • Maintains existing requirements for parental authorization, physician orders, staff training protocols, and liability waivers when administering epinephrine to students or campers

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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