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NJ A2839
NJ A2839Requires death certificates to include drug responsible for drug overdose death under certain circumstances.
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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 requires death certificates to include the drug responsible for a drug overdose death under certain circumstances. The bill provides that in the case of a death due to a drug overdose, the name of the drug that caused the death of the individual is to be listed on the death certificate form or recorded in the New Jersey Electronic Death Registration System if such information is available.
AI Summary
This bill requires death certificates to include the name of the drug that caused a drug overdose death, if such information is available. The bill amends existing law to add this requirement to the list of items that must be included on the death certificate form or recorded in the New Jersey Electronic Death Registration System.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health 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/A2839 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3000/2839_I1.HTM |
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