NJ A1861

Creates the Office of the Statewide Opioid Antidote Coordinator within the Department of Human Services, with the coordinator appointed by the Commissioner and required to have experience in mental health/substance use, law enforcement, health care, health policy, or procurement

Coordinator will oversee bulk purchasing and distribution of opioid antidotes (including naloxone) for all state, county, and local government agencies, as well as emergency medical response entities, law enforcement agencies, schools, and sterile syringe access programs upon request

Requires establishment of a public website providing information on opioid antidotes, including their nature, administration, access, and how to respond to suspected overdoses

Commissioner must submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing antidote quantities purchased and distributed, recipient entity types, estimated cost savings from bulk purchasing, and outreach initiatives

Takes effect the first day of the third month following enactment, with funding from federal sources and annual General Fund appropriations as needed