New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

A 3946 — Requires emergency medical technicians and firefighters to receive training concerning electric vehicle fires.

Last action — REP/ACA REF AAP

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    3 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill requires emergency medical technicians and firefighters to be trained for handling electric vehicle fires.

This legislation mandates that emergency medical technicians and firefighters undergo training specifically focused on electric vehicle fires. This is intended to improve their readiness and response in incidents involving these vehicles.

Summary

Emerg med technician & firefighter-req to receive electric vehicle fire training

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 16 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds a requirement that the training course for managing electric vehicle fires must be included in the Firefighter 1 certification course requirements set by the Division of Fire Safety. This change clarifies how firefighters will receive training related to electric vehicles, ensuring that this training is an integral part of their certification process. It matters because it standardizes essential safety training for firefighters as they prepare to handle incidents involving electric vehicles.

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A3946 ASSEMBLY, No.
A3946 1R [First Reprint] ASSEMBLY, No.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee on June 15, 2026, with amendments.
of this section.
of this section.  1The training course requirements established pursuant to subsection a.
     c.     The director shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the purposes of this act.
of this section shall be included in the course requirements prescribed by the Division of Fire Safety for a Firefighter 1 certification.1       c.     The director shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the purposes of this act.
        3.   This act shall take effect on the first day of the sixth month next following enactment but the Director of the Division of Fire Safety and the Commissioner of Health may take any anticipatory administrative action necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
      3.   This act shall take effect on the first day of the sixth month next following enactment but the Director of the Division of Fire Safety and the Commissioner of Health may take any anticipatory administrative action necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
STATEMENT        This bill requires emergency medical technicians and firefighters within the State to be trained on the risks associated with electric vehicles and in the safe and effective management of electric vehicle fires.
     Under this bill, the Director of the Division of Fire Safety, in consultation with the New Jersey Fire and Emergency Medical Services Institute, is to adopt a training course for firefighters.  The Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services, the New Jersey Fire and Emergency Medical Services Institute, and the New Jersey State First Aid Council, is to adopt a training course for emergency medical technicians.
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Action History

  1. REP/ACA REF AAP

  2. REP REF AOF

  3. INT 1RA REF APS

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 3946 do?
Emerg med technician & firefighter-req to receive electric vehicle fire training
Who sponsors A 3946?
A 3946 is sponsored by Quijano, Annette (Democrat), Park, Ellen J. (Democrat), Venezia, Michael (Democrat), Karabinchak, Robert J. (Democrat), and Miller, Cody D. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 3946?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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