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NJ S2451
NJ S2451Creates registry of individuals who required medical assistance as result of misusing controlled dangerous substance.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under the bill, the Commissioner of Human Services is to develop and maintain a drug abuse and misuse registry, which is to be a confidential registry of the names of individuals who required medical assistance as a result of having misused a controlled dangerous substance which information is to be submitted to the Commissioner by emergency medical response entities, hospitals, and police departments. The Commissioner is to make the registry accessible to healthcare practitioners who are to be required to access the system prior to prescribing any controlled dangerous substance.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a confidential registry managed by the Commissioner of Human Services, which will contain the names of individuals who needed medical attention due to misusing a controlled dangerous substance, with information to be provided by emergency medical responders, hospitals, and police departments. Healthcare practitioners, defined as those licensed to prescribe or dispense controlled substances, will be required to check this registry before prescribing any such medication, aiming to prevent further misuse by individuals with a history of overdose or related medical emergencies. The bill also clarifies that information in the registry will not be disclosed unless legally required and will adhere to privacy laws, and the Commissioner will report annually on findings to the Governor and Legislature, with the act taking effect 180 days after enactment.
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 02/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2451 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2451_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2451_I1.HTM |
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