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A 3364

Requires pharmacies to sell hypodermic syringes and needles to any customer over the age of 18 and post sign concerning consumer right to purchase clean syringes and needles.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Carol Murphy and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey bill mandates pharmacies sell sterile syringes/needles to adults 18+ without prescription and post consumer rights signage to reduce infectious disease transmission.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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Bill Summary · A 3364

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 3364 requires New Jersey pharmacies to sell hypodermic syringes and needles to any customer 18 and older without a prescription, and mandates that pharmacies post signage informing customers of this right. The bill removes existing restrictions that may require customers to state a medical purpose or obtain prescriptions for these supplies.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses public health concerns around infectious disease transmission among people who use drugs by ensuring access to sterile injection equipment. Studies indicate that syringe service programs and over-the-counter access reduce HIV and hepatitis C transmission while potentially lowering emergency department costs and creating pathways to treatment services.

Potential points of contention

  • Drug use facilitation concerns: Opponents may argue that removing barriers to syringe purchase could appear to enable or tacitly endorse drug use, though public health evidence suggests access to clean supplies does not increase drug use rates
  • Pharmacy liability and burden: Pharmacies may object to mandatory participation without compensation, concerns about liability, or operational burdens of implementing and enforcing age verification
  • Implementation ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify limits on quantity purchases, pricing, or how pharmacies should handle customers who may resell syringes, creating potential regulatory gray areas

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

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