S 2443 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires issuance of temporary emergency medical services certifications.

This bill requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Health to issue temporary certifications to emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics whose licenses have expired or are inactive, as well as to out-of-state paramedics seeking temporary practice. It waives standard requirements like fees, continuing education, and exams for these temporary certifications, which remain valid for six months. The policy directly affects EMTs and paramedics facing certification lapses during the ongoing public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It applies to both state residents and qualified out-of-state paramedics seeking short-term practice authorization. The temporary measures expire when the state of emergency ends, whichever comes later.
Sub-Topics: Public Health
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Introduced Feb 5, 2024 Last action Feb 5, 2024
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Feb 5, 2024
Senate · Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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