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NJ SR72
Resolution
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Vin Gopal
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AI Summary
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New Jersey Senate formally recognizes open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency services providers
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Open water lifeguards perform duties meeting emergency responder criteria: responding to, attending, treating, assisting, and transporting victims
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Many open water lifeguards receive cross-training in emergency medical response, marine fire safety, law enforcement, and water rescue craft operations
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Two New Jersey lifeguards lost their lives in the line of duty in 2021
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Copies of the resolution will be transmitted to NJ Lifeguard and the American Lifeguard Association
Legislative Description
Recognizes open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency services providers.
Law and Public Safety
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
2/5/2026