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A 3336

Provides for expansion of certain support team addiction recovery programs; appropriates $1,995,000 from opioid recovery and remediation fund.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey expands addiction recovery support programs by allocating $1.995 million from opioid settlement funds to improve treatment access and recovery services.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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Bill Summary · A 3336

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 3336 expands support team addiction recovery programs in New Jersey and allocates $1,995,000 from the state's opioid recovery and remediation fund to finance these expansions. The bill was introduced in January 2024 and is currently under review by the Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee.

Why is this important

New Jersey, like many states, continues to face significant challenges from opioid addiction and overdose deaths. Dedicated funding for recovery support programs can improve treatment access, reduce relapse rates, and help individuals reintegrate into communities. The use of opioid settlement funds specifically for recovery initiatives directly connects remediation resources to treatment infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Program definition ambiguity: The bill references "certain support team addiction recovery programs" without specifying which programs qualify, leaving implementation details unclear and potentially subject to administrative interpretation
  • Funding source constraints: Using opioid settlement funds for expansion limits flexibility in how those resources can be allocated and may compete with other opioid-related priorities like prevention or overdose response
  • Accountability measures: The bill text does not appear to outline performance metrics, outcome tracking, or accountability measures for how the $1,995,000 will be spent or evaluated for effectiveness

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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