A 5213 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires automated external defibrillators in certain areas of age-restricted communities.

This bill requires age-restricted communities in New Jersey to place automated external defibrillators in at least one unlocked indoor and one unlocked outdoor area accessible to residents. The law mandates that these communities maintain the devices according to manufacturer guidelines, display clear signs identifying their locations, and ensure at least one staff member is trained in CPR and defibrillator use. To encourage compliance, the bill grants immunity from civil lawsuits to communities and staff who use the equipment in good faith, while imposing fines of up to $1,000 per violation for those who fail to meet these safety requirements.
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Introduced Jun 4, 2026 Last action Jun 4, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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