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NJ A3692
Bill
Status
2/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joe Danielsen
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AI Summary
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Physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and other prescribers must inform patients or legal guardians about possible side effects of psychotropic medications with FDA "black box warnings" before prescribing them
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Electronic or written informed consent must be obtained from the patient or legal guardian acknowledging receipt of side effect information and authorizing the prescription, including medications for ADD/ADHD
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When electronic or written consent cannot be obtained but oral consent is given, prescribers must document the date and circumstances in the patient's file
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Violations subject prescribers to disciplinary action by their respective licensing boards (State Board of Medical Examiners or New Jersey Board of Nursing)
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The Division of Consumer Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Health, will adopt implementing regulations, with the act taking effect 180 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Requires physicians and other prescribers to obtain electronic or written consent for certain medications with "black box warnings."
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
2/12/2024