S 514 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires automatic external defibrillators on-site at certain places of public assembly and youth athletic events.

This bill requires owners and operators of large public venues - such as stadiums, arenas, theaters, and facilities hosting youth athletic events (with a capacity of 1,000+ people) - to maintain an automatic external defibrillator (AED) on-site at all times. Key provisions include storing the AED in a central, accessible location, training staff in CPR and AED use, developing a cardiac emergency response plan, and marking the AED location with signs. Venues must also notify emergency services about the AED's location and ensure a trained person is available during events. Failure to comply results in civil penalties starting at $250 for the first violation.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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