New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 447: Requires local recreation departments, youth serving organizations, and youth camps to have defibrillators for youth athletic events.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 447 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires local recreation departments, youth serving organizations, and youth camps to have defibrillators for youth athletic events. Primary sponsor: Mike Venezia (Democratic), Sampson, William B., IV, Al Barlas (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Venezia | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Al Barlas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rowan, Maureen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carmen Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Gabe Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
“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 Children, Families and Food Security Committee