New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

A 5530 — Requires substance use disorder treatment centers to provide opioid antidote to certain patients upon discharge.

Last action — INT 1RA REF AHE

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill requires treatment centers to provide opioid antidotes to certain patients at discharge.

This legislation mandates that substance use disorder treatment centers must supply opioid antidotes to specific patients when they leave the facility. This is intended to help prevent opioid overdoses post-treatment.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families of patients may have access to an opioid antidote to help safeguard their loved ones after treatment.

Summary

Substance use disorder treatment centers-provide opioid antidote upon discharge

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 18, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AHE

Sponsors

  • Heather Simmons · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Simmons, Heather

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

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public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5530 do?
Substance use disorder treatment centers-provide opioid antidote upon discharge
Who sponsors A 5530?
A 5530 is sponsored by Simmons, Heather.
What is the current status of A 5530?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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