New JerseyVolunteer EMTs could have required background check costs repaid
Volunteer emergency medical technicians who must get criminal background checks could have initial and later check costs repaid from a state training fund if this bill becomes law.
What it does
Volunteer EMTs who must get criminal background checks could have their costs repaid from the state EMT Training Fund for first certification or licensing and later checks.
Argument forRepayment could ease the cost of required checks for EMTs who provide emergency care without pay.
Argument againstPaying for background checks from the training fund could leave less money to repay ambulance squads for EMT training and testing.
More detail
The EMT Training Fund could repay the cost of required criminal background checks. This covers volunteer EMTs who provide basic life support without pay. The volunteer must be required to get the check under the 2023 EMT background check law. The fund may pay for checks tied to first certification or licensing and for follow-up checks. This change would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 5Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens CommitteeIntroduced
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