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NJ A2862

NJ A2862
Requires hospitals to inquire whether patients have substance use disorder and establish protocols for providing or referring to treatment.


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Introduced
02/28/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would require acute care hospitals to inquire whether a patient who is 18 years of age or older has a substance use disorder or is in recovery from a substance use disorder. The bill also requires each hospital to establish appropriate protocols for providing treatment or referral to treatment for patients who indicate that they have a substance use disorder or are in recovery from a substance use disorder. Such protocols would be available to the public upon request.

AI Summary

This bill requires acute care hospitals to inquire whether patients aged 18 or older have a substance use disorder or are in recovery, and to establish protocols for providing or referring those patients to treatment. The protocols must be made available to the public upon request. The Commissioner of Health is authorized to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill, which will take effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 02/28/2022)

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