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Syringe access expansion laws passed by New Jersey Senate and Assembly
January 10, 2022 — Today, the New Jersey Legislature passed far-reaching legislation, sponsored by Senator Joseph Vitale and Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri-Huttle, to expand access to syringe services, which are essential public health tools to end the overdose crisis. The Syringe Access Bill (S-3009/A-4847) will expand access to essential syringe access programs (SAP) throughout the state … Read more
Syringe Access Bill (S-3009/A-4847) advances out of committees
Earlier today, the Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committees approved the Syringe Access Bill (S-3009/A-4847), sending the proposal to the full Legislature for Monday’s voting session. The bill would remove the restrictive municipal ordinance requirement that limits access to lifesaving syringe services in New Jersey. In response to the bill advancing through both committees, the New … Read more
150+ Healthcare Providers, Public Health Experts, & Recovery Advocates Call on Legislature to Pass Syringe Access Bill (S-3009/A-4847)
December 21, 2021 — In an open letter sent to state lawmakers earlier today, more than 120 public health experts, clinical providers, academics, and recovery advocates called on the New Jersey Legislature to pass pending legislation (S3009/A4847) to expand syringe access services. “We are losing a generation of loved ones and family members to the … Read more
Letter to Legislators in Support of Syringe Access Bill
The below letter — signed by 150+ and counting public health experts, healthcare providers, clinicians, & recovery advocates — was sent to New Jersey legislators in support of legislation to expand syringe access. Press Release Download Letter Share with your legislators Add your name Open Letter to Legislators Dear New Jersey Legislators:We are losing a … Read more
Essential, Effective, & Human: Syringe Access Public Education Campaign
Today, we launched “Essential, Effective, Human,” a public education campaign promoting the public health and human benefits of syringe access. The campaign features the stories of seven New Jersey residents — people who have benefited from syringe access, faith leaders, physicians, and syringe service providers — who support syringe access in their communities. The campaign … Read more
New public education campaign features New Jersey resident stories about the benefits of syringe access
Today, the New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition (NJHRC) launched “Essential, Effective, Human,” a public education campaign promoting the public health and human benefits of syringe access. The campaign features the stories of seven New Jersey residents — people who have benefited from syringe access, faith leaders, physicians, and syringe service providers — who support syringe … Read more