A 4274 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires youth sports team coaches to undergo cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and other first aid training.

This bill requires all youth sports team coaches in New Jersey to complete certified CPR and first aid training before coaching. It directly affects coaches of teams for children under 18, defined as nonprofit, league-affiliated, or municipal recreation teams. Coaches must obtain a certificate from the state Health Commissioner, who will establish the training requirements. The law mandates this training to ensure coaches can provide immediate life-saving care during sports activities.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 2, 2024 Last action May 2, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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