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NJ S1242
NJ S1242Requires death certificates to include drug responsible for drug overdose death under certain circumstances.
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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 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 requires that if a death is caused by a drug overdose, the specific drug responsible for the overdose must be recorded on the death certificate or in the New Jersey Electronic Death Registration System (NJ-EDRS), which is the state's digital system for recording death information, provided that this information is available. This change aims to improve data collection on drug overdose deaths 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 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/S1242 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1242_I1.HTM |
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