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NJ S3869

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vin Gopal

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands permitted epinephrine administration methods in New Jersey schools, institutions of higher education, and youth camps by replacing the requirement for "pre-filled auto-injector mechanisms" with the broader term "one unit dose epinephrine"

  • Allows epinephrine nasal spray and other future epinephrine delivery devices to be used for emergency anaphylaxis treatment in educational and camp settings

  • Maintains existing requirements for parental authorization, written physician orders, liability waivers, and annual permission renewals for student epinephrine administration

  • Requires schools to continue storing epinephrine supplies in secure but unlocked, easily accessible locations with trained designees available when school nurses are absent

  • Preserves existing training protocols and standing order requirements from licensed physicians for campus medical professionals, youth camp health directors, and trained designees

Legislative Description

Broadens epinephrine administration mechanisms permitted in schools, institutions of higher education, and youth camps.

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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