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NJ S3932
Bill
Status
12/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Troy Singleton
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AI Summary
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Establishes a two-year pilot program requiring NJ Transit to equip every light rail train set operating in southern New Jersey with opioid antidotes (such as naloxone/Narcan) to respond to overdoses
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Requires each train set to have secure, easily accessible storage locations containing at least two doses of opioid antidote, with signage in English and Spanish and instructions on recognizing overdoses and administering the medication
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Storage locations must trigger a silent alert to the train operator when opened, prompting the operator to contact emergency services at the nearest station
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Authorized employees must perform routine checks and maintain records of antidote supplies and emergency uses, but are not required to administer the antidote or receive specialized training
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Appropriates $100,000 from the General Fund for implementation, with NJ Transit required to submit a report on program effectiveness and recommendations for statewide expansion within six months after the pilot ends
Legislative Description
Requires NJT to establish pilot program to supply certain light rail train sets with opioid antidotes; makes appropriation of $100,000.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
5/12/2025