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NJ S1245

NJ S1245
Enhances requirements for applicant seeking to locate substance use disorder treatment center within 500 feet of school.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would modify the requirements that must be met before the Commissioner of Human Services may authorize a substance use disorder treatment center to be located within 500 feet of a school. The bill would require an applicant for a certificate of approval or initial licensure to locate and operate a substance use disorder treatment center within 500 feet of a school to provide notice to the governing body of the municipality and the governing body and the county planning board of the county within which the proposed treatment center would be located, and to provide those notices prior to submitting an application for development under the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.). The bill would also require an applicant to request the governing body of the municipality to adopt a resolution demonstrating support for the proposed treatment center, and require the applicant to submit, together with the certificate of approval or license application, the municipal governing body's resolution demonstrating local support for the substance use disorder treatment center at the proposed location.

AI Summary

This bill enhances the requirements for anyone seeking to open a substance use disorder treatment center within 500 feet of a school, meaning a building used for educating children aged five to 18. Before submitting an application for development under the Municipal Land Use Law, an applicant must now notify the local municipal governing body and the county planning board of their intention and proposed location. Additionally, the applicant must request the municipal governing body to pass a resolution showing support for the treatment center, and this resolution, along with proof of notification, must be submitted with the application for a certificate of approval or license. The Commissioner of Human Services is responsible for overseeing these new regulations, which apply to applications submitted after the bill becomes law.

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 01/09/2024)

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