New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

A 1816 — Requires hospitals to test for fentanyl and xylazine as part of urine drug screenings.

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 January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    2 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Fentanyl and xylazine-req hospitals test for as part of urine drug screenings

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 23, 2025

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AHE

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (116)

116 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 1816 do?
Fentanyl and xylazine-req hospitals test for as part of urine drug screenings
Who sponsors A 1816?
A 1816 is sponsored by Tully, Chris (Democrat), Speight, Shanique (Democrat), Fantasia, Dawn (Republican), and Verrelli, Anthony S. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 1816?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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