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NJ S3324

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public and independent institutions of higher education in New Jersey must obtain and maintain naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray in secure, easily accessible campus locations for responding to opioid overdose emergencies

  • Each institution must develop a policy designating a licensed campus medical professional (physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, or registered nurse) to oversee the naloxone program

  • Licensed campus medical professionals may authorize resident assistants, emergency responders, campus security officers, and licensed athletic trainers to administer naloxone to anyone believed to be experiencing an opioid overdose on campus

  • All designated personnel must complete required training on emergency naloxone administration protocols and overdose prevention information before being authorized to administer the spray

  • Institutions, medical professionals, designated administrators, pharmacists, and health care practitioners issuing standing orders receive immunity from liability for good faith actions under this law, excluding willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness

Legislative Description

Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply and develop policy governing use of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for opioid overdose emergencies.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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