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NJ S3017

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Vitale

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Shifts $45 million appropriation for opioid hospital care and treatment from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to the General Fund for fiscal year 2026

  • Distributes funds to four specific hospital systems: $10 million to Hackensack, $15 million to RWJ Barnabas, $15 million to Cooper, and $5 million to Atlantic Health

  • Requires recipient hospitals to submit quarterly reports to the Commissioner of Human Services detailing fund expenditures, number of individuals served, outcomes data, and remaining balances

  • Repeals Section 111 of P.L.2025, c.74, which provided the same $45 million from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund for identical purposes

  • Allows the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services to use appropriated funds to maximize federal Medicaid matching funds, subject to CMS guidelines and federal approval

Legislative Description

Makes supplemental General Fund appropriation of $45 million to DHS for opioid related care and treatment at certain hospitals.

Budget and Appropriations

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations2/9/2026
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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