Requires institution of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises of each athletic facility and student center.
This New Jersey bill requires all colleges and universities to install automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in unlocked, clearly marked locations within every athletic facility and student center. The AEDs must be accessible during facility operating hours and within reasonable distance of athletic fields. Institutions must also ensure at least two staff members trained in CPR and AED use are present during operations, and that all AEDs are regularly tested/maintained with emergency services notified of their location and type. The bill grants immunity from civil liability to institutions and staff using AEDs as required.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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2 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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