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NJ S1488
NJ S1488Establishes "Opioid Prevention and Rehabilitation Program Fund" and tax on opioid drugs.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the "Opioid Prevention and Rehabilitation Program Fund," which would support programs that provide treatment for individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in the Medicaid program. The fund would be supported by a tax on the first wholesale distribution of an opioid drug in this State at the rate of one cent per milligram of active opioid ingredient. As used in the bill, "distribution," "drug," and "wholesale distributor" have the same definitions as the current law providing for the licensure of pharmaceutical wholesale distributors.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Opioid Prevention and Rehabilitation Program Fund," which would be supported by a tax of one cent per milligram of active opioid ingredient on the first wholesale distribution of an opioid drug in the state. The fund would be used to provide treatment for substance use disorders to individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in the Medicaid program. The bill uses the same definitions for "distribution," "drug," and "wholesale distributor" as the current law providing for the licensure of pharmaceutical wholesale distributors.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1488 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1488_I1.HTM |
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