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Introduced
05/20/2021
05/20/2021
In Committee
06/10/2021
06/10/2021
Crossed Over
06/21/2021
06/21/2021
Passed
06/21/2021
06/21/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/02/2021
07/02/2021
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits certain paramedics to administer buprenorphine. Under the bill, the bill provides that a paramedic who has responded to an emergency as a member of a dispatched mobile intensive care unit may administer buprenorphine to an individual if a member of the mobile intensive care unit administered an opioid antidote to that individual provided that the paramedic administering the buprenorphine: (1) is providing emergency medical services through a program that is registered with the United States Attorney General pursuant to subsection (j) of 21 U.S.C. s.823; (2) administers the buprenorphine consistent with all applicable requirements of federal law; and (3) has completed supervised comprehensive training and competency assessments within a mobile intensive care unit regarding which specific medical conditions necessitate the administration of buprenorphine, buprenorphine dosage requirements, and required medical documentation following the administration of buprenorphine.
AI Summary
This bill permits certain paramedics in New Jersey who are part of a mobile intensive care unit to administer the medication buprenorphine to individuals following the emergency administration of an opioid antidote. The paramedic must be providing services through a registered program, administer the buprenorphine consistent with federal law, and have completed comprehensive training on the administration of buprenorphine. The bill also authorizes the New Jersey Commissioner of Health to adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Herbert Conaway (D)*,
Holly Schepisi (R)*,
Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D)*,
Joe Vitale (D)*,
Daniel Benson (D),
Last Action
Approved P.L.2021, c.153. (on 07/02/2021)
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