S 3659 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Creates registry of individuals who required medical assistance as result of misusing controlled dangerous substance.

This bill creates a confidential registry for individuals who required medical assistance due to misusing controlled substances. Healthcare providers (including doctors and pharmacists) must check this registry before prescribing controlled substances, as data will be submitted by hospitals, emergency medical services, and police departments. The registry aims to inform prescribing decisions while protecting patient privacy under state and federal laws. It does not require disclosure of health information beyond what is permitted by law. The registry must be updated annually and reported to the Governor and Legislature.
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Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Last action Feb 24, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Tony Bucco
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