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NJ S1808

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Troy Singleton

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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)
  • Each train set must have at least two doses stored in secure, easily accessible locations with bilingual signage (English and Spanish) and instructions for recognizing overdoses and administering the antidote
  • Storage compartments must trigger a silent alert to the train operator when opened, prompting the operator to contact emergency services at the nearest station
  • NJ Transit employees are not required to administer the antidote or receive specialized training; the program is designed for bystander use
  • Appropriates $100,000 from the General Fund and requires NJ Transit to submit a report within six months after the pilot ends with recommendations on statewide expansion

Legislative Description

Requires NJT to establish pilot program to supply certain light rail train sets with opioid antidotes; makes appropriation of $100,000.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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