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A 4523

Creates New Jersey Board of Paramedicine.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carol Murphy and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey establishes specialized Board of Paramedicine to license, certify, and regulate emergency medical services personnel statewide.

Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments and Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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Bill Summary · A 4523

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 4523 establishes a new Board of Paramedicine in New Jersey to regulate paramedics and emergency medical services personnel. The board would oversee licensing, certification, professional standards, and disciplinary actions for paramedicine practitioners in the state.

Why is this important

Currently, paramedics lack a dedicated regulatory board in New Jersey, with oversight fragmented across other agencies. Creating a specialized board could improve standardization of training, ensure consistent quality of emergency medical care, and provide a clearer professional pathway for paramedics—potentially improving patient safety and retention in the EMS field.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden: Critics may argue a new board creates bureaucratic overhead and costs that could strain already under-resourced EMS systems
  • Scope of authority: Disputes could arise over the board's powers relative to existing agencies (fire departments, hospitals, health department) and whether consolidation makes more sense
  • Licensing requirements: Paramedics and employers may worry about stricter certification standards increasing operational costs or workforce restrictions
  • Funding mechanism: Unclear how the board will be funded—through licensing fees, state appropriation, or other sources—which affects affordability and sustainability

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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