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Bill > S2337
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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 reporting of certain attempted and completed suicides by minors. Under the bill, for the purpose of assembling data regarding suicide in minors, each hospital is to annually report to the New Jersey Poison Control Center of Rutgers, The State University, or to its successor agency, the number of attempted and completed suicides involving minors in which a minor uses a drug to attempt or complete suicide. A hospital is to also report, if available, additional information as may be required by the Department of Health, including but not limited to, the age, ethnicity, gender, and race of the minor as well as the drug used to attempt or complete suicide. The New Jersey Poison Control Center is to submit to the Governor and to the Legislature an annual report containing statistics based on data submitted to the center pursuant to the bill's provisions. Under the bill, names and individual identification data collected pursuant to the bill's provisions are not to be disclosed unless required by law, and nothing in the bill is to be construed to require disclosure of any private or confidential health information in violation of State or federal privacy laws.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that hospitals in New Jersey must annually report to the New Jersey Poison Control Center, or its successor, the number of attempted and completed suicides involving minors (individuals under 18) where drugs were used. "Attempted suicide" is defined as self-harm intended to cause injury or death, and "completed suicide" refers to a death reasonably suspected to be intentional, even if not officially ruled a suicide. Hospitals are also required to provide additional available data, such as the minor's age, ethnicity, gender, race, and the specific drug involved, as requested by the Department of Health. The New Jersey Poison Control Center will then compile this information into an annual report for the Governor and the Legislature, containing statistics on these incidents. Importantly, any personally identifiable information collected will remain confidential and will not be disclosed unless legally required, ensuring compliance with state and federal privacy laws.
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)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2337 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2337_I1.HTM |
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