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NJ S2663
NJ S2663Requires death certificates to include drug responsible for drug overdose death under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
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 mandates that death certificates must include the specific drug responsible for a drug overdose death, provided this information is available. This change will be recorded on the official death certificate forms or within the New Jersey Electronic Death Registration System (NJ-EDRS), which is the state's digital system for managing death records. This provision aims to improve data collection and understanding of the causes of drug overdose fatalities in New Jersey.
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 02/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2663 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2663_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2663_I1.HTM |
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