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NJ A1843
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sterley Stanley
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AI Summary
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Licensed pharmacies would be required to sell hypodermic syringes and needles to customers over 18 with valid photo ID, changing current law from permissive ("may sell") to mandatory ("shall sell")
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Sales of 1-10 syringes or needles remain available without a prescription; quantities over 10 still require a valid prescription
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Pharmacies must post a sign at the sales counter informing customers of their right to purchase syringes and needles without a prescription in quantities of 10 or fewer
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Pharmacies must continue providing purchasers with information on safe disposal locations and substance abuse treatment resources
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The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment and builds on 2011 legislation designed to prevent spread of HIV and hepatitis C through access to clean injection equipment
Legislative Description
Requires pharmacies to sell hypodermic syringes and needles to any customer over the age of 18 and post sign concerning consumer right to purchase clean syringes and needles.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/9/2024