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NJ A2839

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Verrelli

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Death certificates must include the name of the specific drug that caused death in cases of drug overdose, when such information is available
  • The drug information must be listed on the death certificate form or recorded in the New Jersey Electronic Death Registration System (NJ-EDRS)
  • The bill amends R.S.26:6-7, which governs the required contents of death certificates in New Jersey
  • The requirement takes effect immediately upon enactment
  • Sponsored by Assemblyman Anthony S. Verrelli (District 15) and Assemblyman Chris Tully (District 38)

Legislative Description

Requires death certificates to include drug responsible for drug overdose death under certain circumstances.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Health1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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