New Jersey S3659 establishes a confidential registry of individuals who required medical assistance due to misusing controlled dangerous substances.

New Jersey S3659 mandates the Commissioner of Human Services to create and maintain a confidential registry of individuals who needed medical assistance because of misusing controlled dangerous substances. This registry, accessible only to healthcare practitioners, will include data submitted by emergency medical response entities, hospitals, and police departments. Healthcare practitioners must access the registry before prescribing controlled dangerous substances. The registry's data will not be disclosed unless required by law, ensuring compliance with state and federal privacy laws.

New Jersey S3659 establishes a confidential registry of individuals who required medical assistance due to misusing controlled dangerous substances.

New Jersey S3659 mandates the Commissioner of Human Services to create and maintain a confidential registry of individuals who needed medical assistance because of misusing controlled dangerous substances. This registry, accessible only to healthcare practitioners, will include data submitted by emergency medical response entities, hospitals, and police departments. Healthcare practitioners must access the registry before prescribing controlled dangerous substances. The registry's data will not be disclosed unless required by law, ensuring compliance with state and federal privacy laws.