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This bill requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) to establish a two-year pilot program to provide opioid antidotes on light rail train sets in the southern part of the state. The bill defines key terms such as "opioid antidote" (a medication like naloxone used to reverse opioid overdoses) and "train set" (a locomotive and accompanying railcars). Under the program, NJT must distribute opioid antidotes to every light rail train set, store them in secure, easily accessible locations that trigger a silent alert to the train operator when opened, and ensure at least two doses are available on each train. The train sets must also be marked with signs in English and Spanish explaining how to recognize and respond to an overdose. While train operators will be required to contact emergency services if an overdose is detected, staff members will not be required to administer the antidote or receive specialized training. After the two-year pilot program, NJT must submit a report to the Governor and Legislature evaluating the program's effectiveness and recommending whether to implement it statewide. The bill includes a $100,000 appropriation from the General Fund to cover implementation costs and will take effect six months after enactment, expiring after the report is submitted.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3932