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NJ A2642
NJ A2642Requires hospitals to inquire whether patients have substance use disorder and establish protocols for providing or referring to treatment.
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Introduced
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require acute care hospitals to inquire whether a patient who is 18 years of age or older has a substance use disorder or is in recovery from a substance use disorder. The bill also requires each hospital to establish appropriate protocols for providing treatment or referral to treatment for patients who indicate that they have a substance use disorder or are in recovery from a substance use disorder. Such protocols would be available to the public upon request.
AI Summary
This bill would require acute care hospitals in New Jersey to inquire whether patients 18 years of age or older have a substance use disorder or are in recovery from one. The bill also mandates that each hospital establish protocols for providing treatment or referrals to treatment for patients who indicate they have a substance use disorder or are in recovery. These protocols would be made available to the public upon request. The Commissioner of Health will adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this bill, which is set to take effect four months after enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Shanique Speight (D)*,
Britnee Timberlake (D)*,
Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D)*,
Daniel Benson (D),
Ralph Caputo (D),
Annette Chaparro (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 02/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A2642 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A3000/2642_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A3000/2642_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3000/2642_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3000/2642_I1.PDF |
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