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NJ A3974

Bill

Status

Passed

8/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Verrelli

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Treatment providers and recovery residences must include accurate information in all marketing materials, including types of services, location, facility name, phone number, and addresses

  • Prohibits false or misleading statements about in-network/out-of-network status, facility affiliations, treatment services offered, geographic locations, and website information

  • Violations carry civil penalties of up to $20,000 per offense, collectible through municipal court proceedings

  • Injured parties may sue for damages and receive treble (threefold) damages plus attorney's fees and court costs

  • Department of Health may investigate and suspend/revoke licenses for treatment providers, while Department of Community Affairs has enforcement authority over recovery residences

Legislative Description

Prohibits use of deceptive marketing practices by substance use disorder treatment providers.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.122.

8/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations3/17/2025
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens9/30/2024
Appropriations5/13/2024
Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations2/27/2024

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