New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1242: Requires death certificates to include drug responsible for drug overdose death under certain circumstances.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1242 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires death certificates to include drug responsible for drug overdose death under certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Linda Greenstein (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Linda Greenstein (Democratic).