A1240

Permits corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer epinephrine auto-injector device.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1240 allows corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer epinephrine auto-injector devices.

New Jersey A1240 clarifies existing law to permit corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer epinephrine auto-injector devices. The bill defines "health care professional" and specifies that any person who completes an approved educational program can be authorized to administer, maintain, and dispose of epinephrine auto-injector devices. Licensed health care professionals may prescribe or dispense these devices to authorized individuals. The act takes effect immediately.

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee