Legislation Would Require Substance Use Disorder Treatment Centers to Dispense Opioid Antidotes at Discharge

Legislation Would Require Substance Use Disorder Treatment Centers to Dispense Opioid Antidotes at Discharge - Healthcare Law Update - November 2026
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Date Published: 11/1/2026

On September 17, 2026, Bill A5530 was introduced in the New Jersey State Assembly, which would require substance use disorder treatment centers to provide opioid antidotes to certain patients upon discharge. Under the Bill, a treatment center would be required to dispense at least two doses of an opioid antidote to a discharged patient who has a history of opioid use, has been diagnosed with opioid use disorder, or has experienced an opioid-related overdose, together with counseling and education documented in the patient’s file as part of the discharge plan.

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