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NJ S2779
NJ S2779Requires death certificates to include drug responsible for drug overdose death under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
08/03/2020
08/03/2020
In Committee
08/03/2020
08/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires death certificates to include the drug responsible for a drug overdose death under certain circumstances. The bill provides that in the case of a death due to a drug overdose, the name of the drug that caused the death of the individual is to be listed on the death certificate form or recorded in the New Jersey Electronic Death Registration System if such information is available.
AI Summary
This bill requires death certificates to include the name of the drug that caused a drug overdose death, if such information is available. The bill amends existing law to add this new requirement to the list of items that must be included on a death certificate form or recorded in the New Jersey Electronic Death Registration System.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 08/03/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3000/2779_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3000/2779_I1.PDF |
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