This bill mandates that institutions of higher education in New Jersey must install automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in unlocked locations within each athletic facility and student center, ensuring they are accessible during normal operating hours and near athletic fields. Additionally, the institutions are required to have at least two trained staff members present during these hours to operate the AEDs, which must be regularly tested and maintained according to manufacturer guidelines. The bill also provides civil liability immunity to the institutions and their staff for the acquisition and use of the defibrillators.
Furthermore, the bill requires these institutions to obtain a supply of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, which must be stored near the AEDs for use in opioid overdose emergencies. The naloxone must be maintained in adequate quantities as determined by the institution's governing board in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services. A licensed campus medical professional is to oversee the naloxone program, and all individuals involved in administering naloxone or issuing standing orders for it are granted immunity from liability for good faith actions taken under this bill.