New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4629 — Amends telehealth and telemedicine law concerning prescription of Schedule II drugs to certain patients.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SHH

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill changes laws about prescribing Schedule II drugs via telehealth.

This bill modifies existing telehealth regulations to allow healthcare providers to prescribe Schedule II drugs to patients. It addresses the conditions under which these prescriptions can be made, impacting access to necessary medications.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: Healthcare providers may have more flexibility in prescribing essential medications through telehealth services.

Summary

Schedule II drugs-amend telehealth & telemedicine law concerning prescription

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 45:1-62.

  • N.J.S.A. 45:1-62

    controlled dangerous substances a in-person visit required every three months controlled dangerous substance a controlled dangerous substance → controlled substances listed on at section 6 of P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-6) any appointments scheduled at intervals clinically determined by the physician and patient substances as listed on at section 6 of P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-6) listed on at section 6 of P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-6)

    amended

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SHH

Sponsors

  • Gordon M. Johnson · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Johnson, Gordon M.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4629 do?
Schedule II drugs-amend telehealth & telemedicine law concerning prescription
Who sponsors S 4629?
S 4629 is sponsored by Johnson, Gordon M..
What is the current status of S 4629?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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