Designates open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers.

This bill reclassifies open water lifeguards employed in New Jersey as official "first responders and emergency response providers." It directly affects all paid open water lifeguards working at beaches, lakes, or other public water locations across the state. The key mechanism is a simple legal change in their official title, recognizing that their existing duties - such as rescuing people, providing emergency medical care, and protecting property during water-related incidents - already align with the state and federal definitions of first responders. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, without creating new duties or funding requirements.