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NJ S3220

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Opioid Prevention and Rehabilitation Program Fund" as a special nonlapsing fund within the New Jersey Department of the Treasury

  • 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

  • Fund revenues will be appropriated annually to the Department of Human Services for substance use disorder treatment programs

  • Treatment programs funded must serve individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in Medicaid

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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