Requires DOH to establish guidelines for placement of bleeding control kits in State buildings; requires schools to acquire bleeding control kits.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to create guidelines for placing bleeding control kits in state buildings and mandates all public and nonpublic K-12 schools to acquire these kits. The DOH must issue placement guidelines within 180 days, specifying that kits must include items like tourniquets, chest seals, and instructional materials, and be placed near defibrillators. Schools must ensure kits are accessible during school hours and athletic events, replacing them after each use. The kits must be stored in unlocked, clearly marked locations within reasonable proximity to defibrillators and school athletic areas.
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Al Barlas
RRepublican
P
Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
Co
Chris DePhillips
RRepublican
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