S.373

Requires hospitals to notify family of patient release following drug overdose.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S373 mandates hospitals to notify family members of patients released after drug overdose treatment.

New Jersey S373 requires hospitals to contact a family member of a patient within 72 hours of their release following treatment for a drug overdose. This notification must occur if the hospital has the family member's contact information and doing so complies with federal and state laws, including privacy laws. The bill aims to ensure families are informed about their loved one's condition and hospital release.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee