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A 2080

Requires institution of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises of each athletic facility and student center.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Wayne DeAngelo and 6 co-sponsors

New Jersey colleges must install automated external defibrillators in all athletic facilities and student centers to improve cardiac emergency response capabilities on campus.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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Bill Summary · A 2080

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 2080 mandates that all New Jersey colleges and universities install automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in every athletic facility and student center on their campuses. The bill establishes a specific infrastructure requirement aimed at improving emergency response capabilities for sudden cardiac events among student populations.

Why is this important

Sudden cardiac arrest can be fatal within minutes, and AEDs significantly improve survival rates when deployed quickly. College-age individuals using athletic facilities face cardiac risk despite their youth, making accessible defibrillators potentially lifesaving. This legislation directly addresses a gap in emergency preparedness infrastructure that currently varies widely across New Jersey's higher education institutions.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Institutions must purchase, install, and maintain AEDs across potentially dozens of facilities, with unclear funding mechanisms or state reimbursement provisions
  • Scope ambiguity: "Each athletic facility and student center" may be interpreted differently—does this include small recreation rooms, intramural spaces, or only major facilities; definition affects compliance burden
  • Maintenance and training requirements: The bill doesn't specify who maintains equipment, conducts staff training, or ensures devices remain operational, creating potential liability and operational questions

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

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