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S 4636

Relates to providing notice to the crime victim or victim's representative that a parolee or releasee is being discharged or released

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alexis Weik

Require pharmacies to give municipalities 90 days’ advance written notice before closure, in addition to state and federal notifications.

REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
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Bill Summary · S 4636

Summary of Bill S 4636

Note on title vs. content: The bill’s title references notice to crime victims about parolee releases, but the introduced text relates to pharmacy closures. This summary focuses on the introduced version’s substance (pharmacy closure notification). The discrepancy between the title and content is noted.

Overview

  • Bill number: S 4636
  • Introduced: June 23, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee (Senate). Also listed as referred to Health-related committees earlier in its life cycle.
  • Primary sponsor: Alexis Weik
  • Core objective (introduced content): Require pharmacies to provide substantial advance notice to local municipalities before closure, in addition to existing state and federal notice requirements.

Key Provisions

  1. 90-day notice to municipality (closure notice):

    • A pharmacy permit holder or an authorized legal representative must provide written notice to the governing body of the municipality where the pharmacy is located at least 90 days before anticipated closure.
    • This notice is in addition to required notifications to:
      • New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy Office of Drug Control
      • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

  2. Regulatory rulemaking:

    • The New Jersey Board of Pharmacy must adopt rules and regulations, under the Administrative Procedure Act, as necessary to implement the act.

  3. Effective date:

    • The act is stated to take effect immediately upon enactment.

  4. Statement of purpose:

    • Reinforces that the bill’s purpose is to ensure municipal authorities are informed of impending pharmacy closures at least 90 days in advance.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Directly affected:
    • Pharmacy permit holders in New Jersey (and their authorized legal representatives)
    • Local municipal governing bodies where pharmacies operate
  • Indirectly affected:
    • New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy Office of Drug Control
    • Drug Enforcement Administration (federal)
    • The general public served by closing pharmacies (planning and response implications)

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Notice timeline: 90 days prior to a closure date.
  • Regulatory framework: Board of Pharmacy to issue implementing rules via the Administrative Procedure Act process.
  • Effective timing: Immediate effect upon enactment (subject to regulatory implementation).

Legislative History

  • Introduced: June 23, 2025
  • Committee referrals: Referred to Crime Victims, Crime and Correction; earlier references indicate consideration by Health-related committees as well.
  • Related/companion bills:
    • A 5799 (companion)
    • A 5684 (companion)
    • S 7412 (prior-session)
    • S 7788 (prior-session)

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Local planning and service continuity: Municipalities gain lead time to address pharmacy closures, potentially assisting residents, particularly vulnerable populations, with access to medications.
  • Regulatory burden: Adds a 90-day notification requirement for pharmacy operators; may necessitate internal processes to ensure timely compliance and coordinated communication with municipal authorities.
  • Enforcement and penalties: The introduced text does not specify penalties or civil remedies for noncompliance; this may be addressed in future amendments or implementing regulations.
  • Alignment with existing law: Builds on existing state and federal notification requirements for pharmacy operations.

If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side comparison with the companion bills or a brief table of the affected agencies and timelines.

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

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