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NJ A3419

NJ A3419
Creates registry of individuals who required medical assistance as result of misusing controlled dangerous substance.


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Introduced
02/25/2020
In Committee
02/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under the bill, the Commissioner of Human Services is to develop and maintain a drug abuse and misuse registry, which is to be a confidential registry of the names of individuals who required medical assistance as a result of having misused a controlled dangerous substance which information is to be submitted to the Commissioner by emergency medical response entities, hospitals, and police departments. The Commissioner is to make the registry accessible to healthcare practitioners who are to be required to access the system prior to prescribing any controlled dangerous substance.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services to develop and maintain a confidential registry of individuals who required medical assistance as a result of misusing controlled dangerous substances. The registry will be accessible to healthcare practitioners, who must access it before prescribing any controlled dangerous substances. The bill also prohibits the disclosure of the registry's contents unless required by law, and requires the Commissioner to report any findings annually to the Governor and Legislature.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 02/25/2020)

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