Establishes Overdose Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board.

This bill (A 1088) establishes the Overdose Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board in New Jersey to analyze cases involving overdose deaths or serious medical conditions caused by controlled substances. The board, composed of 13 members including state health and law enforcement officials plus public representatives, will confidentially review each case to identify causes, patterns, risk factors, and gaps in prevention services. It will maintain a secure master file with basic case details (like age and circumstances) while protecting victim identities, and issue reports with recommendations to improve responses across government agencies. The board’s work aims to inform policies targeting substance use disorder and reduce future overdose incidents.