New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 583 — Requires institution of higher education to have automatic external defibrillator on premises of each athletic facility and student center.

Last action — REF SBA

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

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

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill mandates defibrillators in college athletic facilities and student centers.

This bill requires higher education institutions to install automatic external defibrillators in athletic facilities and student centers. It also mandates trained staff presence during operational hours and adherence to maintenance guidelines.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means staff members must be trained in CPR and defibrillator use.

Summary

Defibrillator, automatic external-higher ed instit required to have athletic fac

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 15, 2025

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SHI

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety education health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 583 do?
Defibrillator, automatic external-higher ed instit required to have athletic fac
Who sponsors S 583?
S 583 is sponsored by Amato Jr., Carmen F. (Republican), Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. (Democrat), and Beach, James (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 583?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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