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NJ A3412
NJ A3412Establishes "Opioid Prevention and Rehabilitation Program Fund" and tax on opioid drugs.
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Introduced
02/15/2018
02/15/2018
In Committee
02/15/2018
02/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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 be used to support programs that provide treatment for substance use disorders to individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in Medicaid. The bill defines "distribution," "drug," and "wholesale distributor" in accordance with existing state law governing the licensure of pharmaceutical wholesale distributors.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Companion passed 2026-01-07 (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3412_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3412_I1.PDF |
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