S.2551

Allows law enforcement agencies to distribute epinephrine to officers; requires training.

Chamber Passed·3/23/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2551 allows law enforcement agencies to distribute epinephrine to officers and mandates training.

New Jersey S2551, also known as "Anthony Maruca’s Law," permits police departments and forces to provide law enforcement officers with epinephrine auto-injector devices for use during official duties. It also mandates that officers complete an approved educational program for administering epinephrine and submit a certificate of completion to their employing entity. The act allows departments to store these devices in vehicles or medical supply kits, adhering to health commissioner guidelines.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Mar 23
Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 19

1:00 PM

Senate Law and Public Safety Hearing

History

Mar 23

Senate

Passed by the Senate (38-0)

Mar 23

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Feb 19

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading