New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4742 — Requires DOH to develop and distribute educational materials concerning pharmacists' authority to dispense emergency supplies of chronic maintenance drugs and requires pharmacies to display and review those materials.

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 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill mandates educational materials about pharmacists' authority to dispense emergency supplies of chronic maintenance drugs.

This legislation requires the Department of Health to create and disseminate information regarding pharmacists' ability to provide emergency refills of chronic medications. Pharmacies must display and review these educational materials.

Summary

Pharmacists' auth to dispense emerg supplies, chronic maintenance drugs-concerns

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SHH

Sponsors

  • Angela V. McKnight · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • McKnight, Angela V.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4742 do?
Pharmacists' auth to dispense emerg supplies, chronic maintenance drugs-concerns
Who sponsors S 4742?
S 4742 is sponsored by McKnight, Angela V..
What is the current status of S 4742?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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