Bill
Bill > A4883
summary
Introduced
10/17/2024
10/17/2024
In Committee
10/17/2024
10/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill clarifies that the standing order authorizing any person or entity to distribute opioid antidotes under current law is to authorize the distribution of any opioid antidote approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. The bill provides that any program approved by the State for the distribution of opioid antidotes will be authorized to distribute any opioid antidote approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that the standing order authorizing the distribution of opioid antidotes under current law applies to any opioid antidote approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The bill states that any program approved by the State for the distribution of opioid antidotes will be authorized to distribute any FDA-approved opioid antidote. This provides more flexibility in the types of opioid antidotes that can be distributed to address the opioid overdose crisis.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 10/17/2024)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4883 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4883_I1.HTM |
Loading...