Establishes "Substance Use Disorder and Addiction Treatment Best Practices Task Force."

New Jersey's S 2490 establishes a 12-member "Substance Use Disorder and Addiction Treatment Best Practices Task Force" within the Department of Health to address fragmentation in the state's addiction treatment system. The task force will evaluate whether a single oversight agency should replace current fragmented responsibilities (held by multiple departments), develop best practices for outpatient treatment centers and sober homes, and recommend regulations for businesses owning both services. Composed of legislative leaders, agency officials, and industry representatives (including treatment center owners and peer recovery specialists), it must submit a report to the Governor and Legislature within two years. This bill directly affects how New Jersey regulates addiction treatment providers and coordinates services across state agencies.