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NJ S655
NJ S655Requires hospitals to inquire whether patients have substance use disorder and establish protocols for providing or referring to treatment.
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Introduced
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require acute care hospitals to inquire whether a patient who is 18 years of age or older has a substance use disorder or is in recovery from a substance use disorder. The bill also requires each hospital to establish appropriate protocols for providing treatment or referral to treatment for patients who indicate that they have a substance use disorder or are in recovery from a substance use disorder. Such protocols would be available to the public upon request.
AI Summary
This bill would require acute care hospitals in New Jersey to inquire whether patients 18 years of age or older have a substance use disorder or are in recovery, and to establish protocols for providing or referring those patients to appropriate treatment. The bill also directs the state's Commissioner of Health to adopt any necessary rules and regulations to implement the law, which would take effect four months after enactment.
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 01/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1000/655_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1000/655_I1.PDF |
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