S.1695

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

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1695 allows corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer epinephrine auto-injector devices.

New Jersey S1695 amends existing law to permit corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer epinephrine auto-injector devices. This bill requires these officers to complete an approved educational program and obtain a certificate of completion from the Commissioner of Health. The certificate authorizes them to administer, maintain, and dispose of epinephrine auto-injector devices. Licensed health care professionals can prescribe or dispense these devices to authorized officers. The bill takes effect immediately.

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Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

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