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NJ A4883

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/17/2024

Primary Sponsor

Margie Donlon

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that the Commissioner of Health's standing order authorizing opioid antidote distribution applies to any FDA-approved opioid antidote, not just specific formulations

  • Authorizes any State-approved opioid antidote distribution program to distribute any FDA-approved opioid antidote

  • Maintains existing provisions allowing any person or entity to receive opioid antidotes through individual prescriptions, standing orders, or pharmacy dispensing

  • Preserves immunity from criminal, civil, and professional disciplinary liability for prescribers, pharmacists, and recipients who dispense, distribute, or administer opioid antidotes in good faith

  • Allows recipients to distribute opioid antidotes without fee to individuals at risk of overdose or those positioned to administer the antidote to someone experiencing an overdose

Legislative Description

Clarifies authorization for any person or entity to distribute opioid antidotes.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

10/17/2024

Committee Referrals

Health10/17/2024

Full Bill Text

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