Enacts "Anthony Maruca's Law"; requires law enforcement officers to carry epinephrine.
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This bill, known as "Anthony Maruca’s Law," requires New Jersey law enforcement officers to complete a training program on administering epinephrine and carry a one-dose epinephrine auto-injector device. Officers must provide proof of completion to their employing agency. The law aims to equip officers to respond effectively to medical emergencies, particularly anaphylaxis, following the tragic death of Anthony Maruca who died due to a food allergy while officers were present.
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