S.1854

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

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1854 allows corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer epinephrine auto-injector devices.

New Jersey S1854 amends existing law to explicitly permit corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer epinephrine auto-injector devices. The bill requires these officers to complete an approved educational program and obtain a certificate of completion from the Commissioner of Health. This certificate authorizes them to administer, maintain, and dispose of epinephrine auto-injector devices. The bill also allows entities employing these officers to obtain and maintain epinephrine auto-injector devices for authorized personnel.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

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