Bill
Bill > S373
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires hospitals to notify a patient's family of the patient's release following a drug overdose. The bill provides that, in the case of a patient who has received treatment in a hospital for a drug overdose, within the 72 hours of the patient's release from the hospital, the hospital is to attempt to contact a family member of the patient to inform the family member of the patient's drug overdose and hospital release, if: (1) the hospital possesses contact information for a family member of the patient; and (2) informing a family member of the patient's drug overdose and hospital release is consistent with federal and State laws, including federal and State privacy laws.
AI Summary
This bill requires hospitals, defined as licensed acute care facilities, to attempt to contact a family member of a patient who has been treated for a drug overdose within 72 hours of their release from the hospital. This notification is contingent upon the hospital having the family member's contact information and ensuring that informing them is in compliance with all federal and state privacy laws. The purpose of this bill is to provide families with crucial information following a drug overdose incident, offering them an opportunity to support their loved one.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S373 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/373_I1.HTM |
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