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NJ A6165
Bill
Status
12/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Shifts $45 million in FY2026 funding for opioid hospital initiatives from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to the General Fund
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Distributes funds to four hospital systems: $15 million each to RWJ Barnabas and Cooper, $10 million to Hackensack, and $5 million to Atlantic Health
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Requires hospitals to use funds for care and treatment of opioid-related health issues consistent with the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council's strategic plan
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Mandates quarterly reporting by recipient hospitals to the Commissioner of Human Services detailing fund usage, individuals served, outcomes data, and remaining balances
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Repeals section 111 of the FY2026 appropriations act (P.L.2025, c.74), which had allocated the same $45 million from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund for identical purposes
Legislative Description
Shifts $45 million appropriation for opioid related care and treatment provided at certain hospitals from Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to General Fund.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
12/4/2025