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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
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 requires the Commissioner of Human Services to develop and maintain a confidential registry of individuals who required medical assistance as a result of misusing controlled dangerous substances. The registry will be accessible to healthcare practitioners, who must access the system before prescribing any controlled dangerous substances. The bill defines "emergency medical response entity" and "healthcare practitioner" for the purposes of the registry. It also specifies that the collected information will not be disclosed unless required by law, and the Commissioner of Human Services must report any findings from the registry annually to the Governor and Legislature.
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)
Official Document
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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/2024/S2500/2451_I1.HTM |
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