This bill mandates that certain places of public assembly and youth athletic events in New Jersey must have an automated external defibrillator (AED) on-site. Specifically, it requires the owner or operator of each public assembly venue, defined as facilities accommodating at least 1,000 people, to acquire and maintain at least one AED that is accessible at all times. Additionally, these venues must develop a cardiac event response protocol, ensure employee training in CPR and AED use, and notify emergency services about the AED's presence. Violations of these requirements will incur civil penalties ranging from $250 to $1,000, depending on the number of offenses.

Furthermore, the bill extends these AED requirements to municipal or county recreation departments and nonprofit youth-serving organizations that sponsor youth athletic events. These organizations must ensure an AED is available at each event held on their home fields, although they will not be liable for any incidents involving the AED if it was used during an unsponsored event. The bill also provides immunity from civil liability for the acquisition and use of AEDs to the specified organizations and their employees, as long as the AEDs are maintained according to manufacturer guidelines.