A 289

New Jersey General Assembly bill in Session 2026-2027.

Status: introduced. Latest action: January 13, 2026.

Opioid medications-limit amount prescribed to seven day supply.

Bill ID NJ-2026-2027-A-289
Session 2026-2027
Status introduced
Committee Health
General Assembly introduced 2026-01-13
Drug / Cannabis Policy Healthcare
Summary

Requires health care practitioners prescribing opioid medications to limit amount of prescribed medication to seven-day supply, except in certain circumstances.

Sponsor
McGuckin, Gregory P.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-13 Status introduced
2026-01-13 Latest Action INT 1RA REF AHE
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