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NJ A4678
NJ A4678Requires hospitals to inquire whether patients have substance use disorder and establish protocols for providing or referring to treatment.
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Introduced
06/28/2024
06/28/2024
In Committee
06/28/2024
06/28/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require acute care hospitals to inquire whether a patient who is 18 years of age or older has a substance use disorder or is in recovery from a substance use disorder. The bill also requires each hospital to establish appropriate protocols for providing treatment or referral to treatment for patients who indicate that they have a substance use disorder or are in recovery from a substance use disorder. Such protocols would be available to the public upon request.
AI Summary
This bill would require acute care hospitals in New Jersey to inquire whether patients 18 years of age or older have a substance use disorder or are in recovery from one. The hospitals must also establish protocols for providing treatment or referrals to treatment for these patients. The Commissioner of Health is tasked with adopting any necessary rules and regulations to implement the bill, which would take effect on the first day of the fourth month after enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 06/28/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4678 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4678_I1.HTM |
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