Requires issuance of temporary emergency medical services certifications.

This bill requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Health to issue temporary emergency medical services certifications to EMTs and paramedics whose certifications have expired or are inactive, during the ongoing state or public health emergency related to COVID-19 (whichever lasts longer). It allows provisional certifications for expired EMTs/paramedics and temporary reactivation for inactive paramedics, waiving standard fees, continuing education, and proficiency demonstration requirements. These temporary certifications are valid for six months from issuance, and the bill also enables temporary reciprocity for paramedics certified in other states or by the National Registry. The policy directly affects healthcare providers needing to work during the emergency without full recertification.