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NJ A4237

NJ A4237
Establishes Statewide Opioid Antidote Coordinator position; appropriates funds.


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Introduced
06/13/2022
In Committee
05/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes Statewide Opioid Antidote Coordinator position; appropriates funds.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Statewide Opioid Antidote Coordinator position within the Department of Human Services. The Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the bulk purchasing and distribution of opioid antidotes, such as naloxone, to various entities including government agencies, emergency medical response organizations, law enforcement, schools, and syringe access programs. The bill also requires the Coordinator to maintain a website providing information to the public about opioid antidotes and responding to overdoses. The bill appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to establish and maintain the required website.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (on 05/18/2023)

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