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New Jersey bill requires hotels to maintain opioid antidotes and partner with harm reduction providers

Original title: Requires hotels and harm reduction service providers to cooperate in providing opioid antidotes and harm reduction supplies at hotels.

Last action · October 29, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts CommitteeSponsor: Aura Dunn

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What This Bill Would Do

The bill would designate hotels as recognized places of public access, requiring them to stock s, train staff on administration, and optionally partner with harm reduction service providers.

Why it matters

Hotel operators and staff in New Jersey face new operational mandates to store emergency overdose reversal medications and complete specialized training, affecting lodging establishments statewide.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Hotels and hotel operators

Hotels are required to stock opioid antidotes, ensure staff training, and may coordinate with harm reduction providers on-site.

Directly affected

Harm reduction service providers

Providers are linked by the Department of Health to hotels and permitted to enter agreements to distribute supplies and train staff.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hotel required to do under this bill?

Hotels must maintain a supply of s in secure, accessible locations and ensure at least one employee or volunteer is trained to administer them.

Can hotels partner with outside organizations to meet these requirements?

Yes, hotels may enter into agreements with registered harm reduction service providers to distribute antidotes and handle staff training on the premises.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Oct 29, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Aura Dunn, New Jersey, Department of Health and 1 more

PersonAura Dunn“Assemblywoman for District 25 (Morris and Passaic)”Map →

locationNew Jersey“State where the legislation is introduced”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Health“State department responsible for permitting harm reduction services”Map →

OrganizationHuman Services“State department whose commissioner establishes training requirements”Map →

Sources

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njleg.state.nj.us

Analysis Score

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Significance65
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Controversy40
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Entertainment10
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Buzz30
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