NJ S3659

Creates a confidential drug abuse and misuse registry maintained by the Commissioner of Human Services containing names of individuals who required medical assistance due to controlled dangerous substance misuse

Requires emergency medical response entities, hospitals, and police departments to submit information about individuals needing medical assistance from substance misuse to the registry

Mandates healthcare practitioners access the registry before prescribing any controlled dangerous substance

Protects registry data from disclosure except as required by law, maintaining compliance with state and federal privacy laws

Takes effect 180 days after enactment, with the Commissioner required to report findings annually to the Governor and Legislature