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NJ S3624
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Zwicker
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AI Summary
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Named "Elijah's Law" after Elijah-Alavi Silvera, a child who died from an allergic reaction at a New York City child care center despite having documented food allergies.
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Requires the Department of Health to develop an annual allergy and anaphylaxis training program that all staff at licensed child care centers and registered family day care homes must complete.
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Authorizes child care centers and family day care homes to obtain, maintain, and administer undesignated stock epinephrine using FDA-approved devices to any child reasonably believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis.
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Mandates emergency response protocols including immediate epinephrine administration, calling 911, notifying parents, and continuous monitoring of the child until emergency services arrive.
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Provides civil liability protection for child care providers and staff who administer epinephrine in good faith, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Legislative Description
Concerns food allergy safety, emergency preparedness, and anaphylaxis response in child care settings.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
2/19/2026