Clarifies authorization for any person or entity to distribute opioid antidotes.
This bill (A2278) clarifies that any person or entity in New Jersey may receive and distribute opioid antidotes without fee to prevent overdoses, including private citizens, organizations, and professionals. It specifies that standing orders must cover any FDA-approved opioid antidote and requires distributors to provide overdose prevention information. The law provides legal immunity for anyone distributing or administering these antidotes in good faith, protecting both healthcare providers and ordinary citizens from liability. This directly affects anyone who might encounter or respond to an opioid overdose, including community members and first responders.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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