S 157 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes Office of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Policy to oversee, direct, and coordinate resources, funding, and data tracking concerning treatment of substance use disorders.

This bill establishes a new Office of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Policy within New Jersey's Executive Branch, independent of the Department of the Treasury but reporting directly to the Governor. The office coordinates all state efforts related to substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and research across departments and counties. Key provisions include requiring an annual statewide Master Plan for services, reviewing county plans, distributing grants to localities, and creating a centralized treatment resource database. The office directly affects state agencies, counties, and treatment providers by centralizing coordination and funding recommendations for substance use disorder services.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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