A2124

Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply of opioid antidotes and permits emergency administration of opioid antidote by campus medical professional or trained employee.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2124 mandates higher education institutions to stock opioid antidotes and allows emergency administration by trained campus staff.

New Jersey A2124 requires institutions of higher education to maintain a supply of opioid antidotes and develop policies for their emergency administration. Licensed campus medical professionals and designated trained employees can administer these antidotes to individuals experiencing opioid overdoses. The Secretary of Higher Education, in consultation with the Department of Human Services and medical experts, will establish guidelines for these policies, including training requirements.

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Where it stands

Current
Higher Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee