A 1750 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes Statewide Opioid Antidote Coordinator position; appropriates funds.

This bill creates a new Statewide Opioid Antidote Coordinator position within New Jersey's Department of Human Services. The Coordinator will manage the bulk purchasing and distribution of opioid antidotes (like naloxone) for state/local government agencies, emergency medical services, law enforcement, schools, and sterile syringe access programs. It requires the Coordinator to establish a public website with overdose response information and submit annual reports on antidote distribution and cost savings. The bill appropriates state funds to support this office and its operations.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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