The bill establishes the New Jersey Board of Paramedicine, which will regulate the professions of mobile intensive care paramedics, emergency medical technicians, mobile intensive care nurses, flight paramedics, and flight nurses. It introduces new definitions and standards for both basic and advanced life support services, and the Board will consist of 15 members with specific qualifications. The bill outlines the appointment process, terms of service, and responsibilities of the Board, including setting licensure standards, conducting investigations, and maintaining a registry of licensed professionals. It also mandates criminal history background checks for all licensure applicants and requires licensed individuals to report any arrests or convictions to the Board within 30 days.

Additionally, the bill creates two funds: the Board of Paramedicine Fund, which will support the board's operations and research initiatives, and the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund, aimed at assisting individuals training to become emergency medical technicians. It establishes an Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Council to advise on services for minors and updates existing laws to reflect the new board's authority. The bill also revises the certification and licensing process for emergency medical technicians, ensuring they are licensed by the New Jersey Board of Paramedicine rather than the Department of Health, and introduces a $1 fee to traffic fines to support the Board of Paramedicine Fund.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45:1-28, 26:2K-12, 2A:62A-1.3, 2A:62A-19, 26:2-190, 39:3-27.59, 39:3C-1, 43:15A-43, 52:3-12, 52:27D-407