The Bill Club will meet on Wednesday May 7, 2025, from 12-1 PM to discuss bill S2818/A3909, known as “Max’s Law,” which would require school districts to provide instruction on the dangers of fentanyl and xylazine.

This legislation aims to support efforts in combating opioid-related fatalities, including the rising threat posed by fentanyl and xylazine.  If enacted, schools would be required to incorporate this targeted drug education into their existing health curriculums.

The Bill Club met on March 12, 2025, to discuss S2315/A3230 and the connection to S2952/A4535. ( Download the PowerPoint here. )

S2315/A3230 are legislative proposals in New Jersey that mandate the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to approve a credentialing entity responsible for developing and administering a voluntary recovery residence certification program. This program aims to establish standards and procedures for the certification of recovery residences. The certification is voluntary, meaning recovery residences can choose to participate to demonstrate their compliance with established standards.

S2952/A4535 address the regulation of cooperative sober living residences and boarding houses in New Jersey. These bills amend the “Rooming and Boarding House Act of 1979” to enhance state oversight of such facilities. Key provisions include unannounced state inspections twice a year, more stringent reporting requirements, and increased penalties for violations of $5,000 to $25,000. Additionally, these bills appropriate $100,000 to support the implementation and enforcement of these regulatory measures.