S.2818

"Illicit Opioid Supply Substances Poisoning Awareness Act"; requires school districts to provide instruction on dangers of illicit opioid substances.

Introduced·2/27/24

New Jersey S2818 mandates school districts to teach students in grades six through twelve about the dangers of fentanyl and xylazine.

New Jersey S2818, known as "Max’s Law," requires school districts to incorporate instruction on the dangers of fentanyl and xylazine into their health and physical education curriculum for students in grades six through twelve. The instruction must cover fentanyl and xylazine abuse prevention, awareness of poisoning symptoms, emergency response, and protections for those seeking medical help for drug use.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jan 8

12:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

May 12, 2025

11:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Jan 12

Senate

Substituted by A3909 (2R)

Jan 8

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

May 12, 2025

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading