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NJ A4798
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Verrelli
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AI Summary
- Creates the Office of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Policy within the Executive Branch, allocated to the Department of the Treasury but operating independently and reporting directly to the Governor
- Requires the office to submit an annual Comprehensive Statewide Master Plan to the Governor and Legislature by July 1 each year, coordinating all State, county, local, and private substance use disorder initiatives
- Establishes a centralized treatment database requiring providers to report wait times, treatment duration, completion rates, referral data, and long-term recovery outcomes, with open treatment spots updated at least every 12 hours
- Mandates the executive director be appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation and grants authority to convene annual meetings with commissioners from Health, Human Services, Education, Corrections, Children and Families, and other relevant agencies
- Authorizes the office to distribute Alliance grants by August 1 each year to counties and municipalities, develop best practices standards, create provider performance incentives, and identify barriers to treatment access
Legislative Description
Establishes Office of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Policy to oversee, direct, and coordinate resources, funding, and data tracking concerning treatment of substance use disorders.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
3/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Health3/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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