The proposed legislation establishes the New Jersey Board of Paramedicine, which will regulate the professions of mobile intensive care paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), mobile intensive care nurses, flight paramedics, and flight nurses. The Board will consist of 15 members with specific qualifications, and it will be responsible for setting licensure standards, accrediting training programs, maintaining a registry of licensed individuals, and conducting research to advance paramedicine. The bill also creates two funds: the Board of Paramedicine Fund for operational support and research, and the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund to assist individuals training to become EMTs.

Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions and standards for basic and advanced life support services, mandates criminal history background checks for licensees, and requires licensed individuals to report any arrests or convictions to the Board within 30 days. It amends the definition of "emergency medical technician" to require licensure by the New Jersey Board of Paramedicine instead of certification by the Department of Health. The legislation also establishes an Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Council and outlines the development of a training curriculum for emergency responders regarding autism and other developmental disabilities. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the quality and oversight of emergency medical services in New Jersey.

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