NJ lawmakers advance bill to make basic emergency services ‘essential’

Lawmakers advanced a bill that would require NJ towns to provide basic EMS services, same as police and firefighting

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 29, 2026

Words: 516

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Legislation to require all towns in New Jersey to provide basic emergency services — the same way they must now ensure residents have police, firefighting and sanitation services — is moving forward in the State Legislature.

The Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee on Friday approved the bill which defines basic life support as care provided by a state-licensed entity that includes stabilizing a patient, transporting that person to a hospital, providing cardiopulmonary …

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