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NJ A4852

NJ A4852
Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply and develop policy governing use of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for opioid overdose emergencies.


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Introduced
11/14/2022
In Committee
01/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply and develop policy governing use of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for opioid overdose emergencies.

AI Summary

This bill requires institutions of higher education in New Jersey to maintain a supply of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, a medication used to treat opioid overdoses, and develop policies governing its emergency administration on campus. The bill designates licensed campus medical professionals to oversee the program and allows them to train and authorize members of the higher education community, such as resident assistants and campus security, to administer the naloxone spray. The bill also provides immunity from liability for good faith actions taken in administering the naloxone spray, except in cases of willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Substituted by S3287 (1R) (on 01/08/2024)

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