New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1853: Requires institution of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises of each athletic facility and student center.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1853 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires institution of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises of each athletic facility and student center. Primary sponsor: Jim Kennedy (Democratic), Wayne DeAngelo (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Wayne DeAngelo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Cody Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Heather Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee