S 3664 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Clarifies authorization for any person or entity to distribute opioid antidotes.

This bill (S 3664) clarifies that any person or entity in New Jersey can legally distribute opioid antidotes (like naloxone) without fee to others who may be at risk of overdose or who can administer it during an overdose. It expands access by explicitly authorizing private citizens, community groups, and approved programs to distribute any FDA-approved opioid antidote, provided they share overdose prevention information. The bill also provides legal immunity for anyone distributing or administering these antidotes in good faith, protecting against civil, criminal, or professional liability. It directly affects individuals at risk of opioid overdose, first responders, community organizations, and healthcare providers. The key change removes ambiguity about distribution rights and aligns with existing state programs for overdose prevention.
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 26, 2024 Last action Sep 26, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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