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NJ S1341

NJ S1341
Requires death certificates to include drug responsible for drug overdose death under certain circumstances.


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Introduced
02/03/2022
In Committee
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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