Bill Sponsor
New Jersey Assembly Bill 4852
Session 222
Revises certain requirements for prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances via telemedicine and telehealth without in-person examination or review.*
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jul 8, 2026
Bill Intelligence

The bill revises requirements for prescribing Schedule II controlled dangerous substances through telemedicine in New Jersey. It allows healthcare providers to remotely deliver health services using telemedicine or telehealth, provided they are licensed in the state and meet regulatory requirements. The bill specifies conditions for using interactive real-time audio/visual technology, allowing exemptions for certain cases like minors, patients in specific medical situations, or those with substance use disorder. It also outlines the need for maintaining patient records, ensuring the same standard of care in telemedicine, and prompts relevant boards to adopt rules for telemedicine and telehealth services. The bill will take effect immediately once enacted.

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Sponsors
First Action
May 4, 2026
Latest Action
Jul 8, 2026
Origin Chamber
Assembly
Type
Bill
Bill Number
4852
State
New Jersey
Session
222
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Unknown
Kearney, Vincent M.
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Unknown
Sweeney, Marisa
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Cosponsor
Assembly Votes (2)
Senate Votes (1)
Motion Text
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Summary
Unavailable
Documents (1)
Actions (8)
07/08/2026
Governor of New Jersey
Approved P.L.2026, c.40.
06/30/2026
Senate
Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (38-2)
06/30/2026
Senate
Substituted for S4194/4210 (SCS)
06/30/2026
Senate
Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading
06/30/2026
Assembly
Passed Assembly (76-2-1)
06/23/2026
Assembly
Reported from Assembly Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading
06/23/2026
Assembly
Transferred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
05/04/2026
Assembly
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
Sources
Record Created
Mar 30, 2026 3:48:22 AM
Record Updated
Jul 17, 2026 3:50:02 PM