Creates registry of individuals who required medical assistance as result of misusing controlled dangerous substance.
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Overview
This bill creates a confidential registry maintained by the New Jersey Department of Human Services to track individuals who have required medical assistance due to misuse of controlled dangerous substances. Emergency medical responders, hospitals, and police departments will submit information to the registry, which will be accessible to healthcare practitioners before they prescribe controlled substances. The registry’s purpose is to aid in preventing future overdoses and misuse.
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Anthony Bucco
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