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NJ S1341
NJ S1341Requires death certificates to include drug responsible for drug overdose death under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
In Committee
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 mandate that the death certificate form or the New Jersey Electronic Death Registration System record the name of the drug responsible for the overdose death, providing more detailed information on the cause of death in these cases.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 02/03/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1341 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1341_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1341_I1.PDF |
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