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NJ S4017
Bill
Status
3/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Vitale
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AI Summary
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Directs the New Jersey Department of Health to establish a program for bulk purchasing and distributing xylazine test strips to authorized harm reduction service providers upon request.
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Requires the Department of Health to create and maintain a public website with information about xylazine test strips and where to obtain them through harm reduction entities.
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Appropriates funds from the General Fund to the Department of Health, with the program also eligible to receive available federal funds.
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Health to adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the program.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires DOH to purchase xylazine test strips to be distributed to entities that provide authorized harm reduction services; makes appropriation.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/19/2026