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NJ S3220
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Opioid Prevention and Rehabilitation Program Fund" as a special nonlapsing fund within the New Jersey Department of the Treasury
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Imposes a tax of one cent ($0.01) per milligram of active opioid ingredient on wholesale distributors for the first distribution of opioid drugs in the state
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Fund revenues will be appropriated annually to the Department of Human Services for substance use disorder treatment programs
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Treatment programs funded must serve individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in Medicaid
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Tax takes effect on the first day of the second calendar quarter following enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes "Opioid Prevention and Rehabilitation Program Fund" and tax on opioid drugs.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
2/2/2026