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NJ S3188

NJ S3188
Establishes "Opioid Prevention and Rehabilitation Program Fund" and tax on opioid drugs.


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Introduced
05/15/2017
In Committee
05/15/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes the "Opioid Prevention and Rehabilitation Program Fund," which would support programs that provide treatment for individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in the Medicaid program. The fund would be supported by a tax on the first wholesale distribution of an opioid drug in this State at the rate of one cent per milligram of active opioid ingredient. As used in the bill, "distribution," "drug," and "wholesale distributor" have the same definitions as the current law providing for the licensure of pharmaceutical wholesale distributors.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "Opioid Prevention and Rehabilitation Program Fund," which would be supported by a tax of one cent per milligram of active opioid ingredient on the first wholesale distribution of an opioid drug in the state. The fund would provide treatment for individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in the Medicaid program for substance use disorders. The bill defines relevant terms such as "distribution," "drug," and "wholesale distributor" consistent with existing law.

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 05/15/2017)

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