A449

Requires institutions of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises and maintain supply of naloxone hydrochloride.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A449 mandates institutions of higher education to have automatic external defibrillators and naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray on campus.

New Jersey A449 requires institutions of higher education to place an automated external defibrillator in each athletic facility and student center, accessible during operating hours and near athletic fields. Institutions must also obtain a supply of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, to be placed near the defibrillator in a secure and easily accessible location. A licensed campus medical professional must oversee the maintenance and administration of naloxone. Institutions are immune from civil liability for good faith acts or omissions consistent with the bill's provisions.

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Higher Education Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee