Legislative Schedule
NCAAR’s Public Affairs Unit advocates for individuals, communities, and families affected by substance use, mental health, and domestic violence by monitoring legislative developments in New Jersey related to these areas.
Today, the following bills on our tracking list are scheduled for consideration in committee or during a legislative session*:
10:00 AM
A2191 establishes “Remote Methadone Dosing Pilot Program;” appropriates $225,000. Assembly Community Development and Women’s Affairs Committee, Committee Room 12, 4th Floor.
A3909 “Max’s Law”; requires school districts to provide instruction on dangers of fentanyl and xylazine. Assembly Education Committee, Committee Room 16, 4th Floor.
11:00 AM
A2198 clarifies DHS authority to regulate sober living homes and halfway houses as residential substance abuse aftercare facilities; requires background checks and other protections for residents of residential substance abuse facilities. Assembly Appropriations Committee, Committee Room 11, 4th Floor.
A3852 establishes Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Therapy Pilot Program; appropriates $6 million. Assembly Appropriations Committee, Committee Room 11, 4th Floor.
A3977 concerns State regulation of boarding houses, including cooperative sober living residences. Assembly Appropriations Committee, Committee Room 11, 4th Floor.
A4838 requires prescription drug coverage for serious mental illness without prior authorization or utilization management, including step therapy. Assembly Appropriations Committee, Committee Room 11, 4th Floor.
Senate Voting Session, 1:00 PM
A1715/S3184 requires public institution of higher education to invite Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey on institution’s campus.
A4175/S2348 concerns use of force by law enforcement officers under certain circumstances and requires certain reporting of use of force incidents.
A4814/S729 establishes tianeptine as Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.
AJR67/SJR97 designates last week of April of each year as “Reentry Week.”
*Schedule is subject to change. Please check the Legislative Schedule on the New Jersey Legislature website for updated information.