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NJ A2744

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrea Katz

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prescriptions for patients 18 years of age or younger must include the patient's weight expressed in kilograms
  • Requirement applies to any prescription or order for medication issued by an authorized prescriber
  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment
  • Sponsored by Assemblywoman Andrea Katz (District 8 - Atlantic and Burlington)
  • Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 New Jersey legislative session

Legislative Description

Requires prescriptions for certain patients to include patients' weight.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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