S 2017 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes Statewide Opioid Antidote Coordinator position; appropriates funds.

This bill establishes a new Statewide Opioid Antidote Coordinator position within New Jersey's Department of Human Services. The Coordinator will handle bulk purchasing and distribution of opioid antidotes (like naloxone) to state/local agencies, emergency medical services, law enforcement, schools, and sterile syringe access programs upon request. The role also requires creating a public website with overdose response information and submitting annual reports on distribution and cost savings. The bill appropriates funds to support this office and its website.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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