A1088

Establishes Overdose Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Overdose Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board to review overdose fatalities and near fatalities in New Jersey.

The bill establishes the Overdose Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board to review overdose fatalities and near fatalities in New Jersey. The board would identify all overdose fatalities and near fatalities involving controlled substances or controlled substance analogs that occur in New Jersey and determine which overdose fatalities and near fatalities shall receive full review. The board may establish local or regional community-based teams to review the facts and circumstances surrounding the fatalities and near fatalities identified by the board.

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee