New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 516: Requires hospitals to inquire whether patients have substance use disorder and establish protocols for providing or referring to treatment.

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 516 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires hospitals to inquire whether patients have substance use disorder and establish protocols for providing or referring to treatment. Primary sponsor: Jim Beach (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: Jim Beach (Democratic).