New Jersey S800 mandates that hospital urine drug screenings include a test for fentanyl.
New Jersey S800 requires general acute care hospitals to include a test for fentanyl in their urine drug screenings. This law aims to address the rising number of overdose deaths linked to fentanyl, which is often mixed with other drugs. The screenings, which currently test for cocaine, certain opioids, and phencyclidine, will now also check for fentanyl. This change is intended to ensure that patients who have ingested fentanyl receive appropriate treatment. The act will take effect immediately and expire on January 1, 2028.
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