New Jersey A4164 mandates defibrillators at youth athletic events for local recreation departments and youth organizations.

New Jersey A4164, known as the "Michael Fisher Law," requires municipal or county recreation departments and nonprofit youth serving organizations to ensure an automated external defibrillator (AED) is available at each youth athletic event and practice held on their home fields. This requirement takes effect from September 1, 2020. Compliance is achieved if a certified first responder with an AED is present at the event. The act also grants immunity from civil liability for the acquisition and use of AEDs to recreation departments, their employees, and affiliated personnel.

New Jersey A4164 mandates defibrillators at youth athletic events for local recreation departments and youth organizations.

New Jersey A4164, known as the "Michael Fisher Law," requires municipal or county recreation departments and nonprofit youth serving organizations to ensure an automated external defibrillator (AED) is available at each youth athletic event and practice held on their home fields. This requirement takes effect from September 1, 2020. Compliance is achieved if a certified first responder with an AED is present at the event. The act also grants immunity from civil liability for the acquisition and use of AEDs to recreation departments, their employees, and affiliated personnel.