This bill reallocates a $45 million appropriation for opioid-related care and treatment from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to the General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The funds will be distributed to specific hospitals for Opioid Hospital Initiatives, with $10 million allocated to Hackensack, $15 million to RWJ Barnabas, $15 million to Cooper, and $5 million to Atlantic Health. Each hospital must submit quarterly reports to the Commissioner of Human Services detailing the use of funds, the number of individuals served, outcomes data, and any remaining balance until all funds are expended. The bill also allows for the potential maximization of federal Medicaid funds in accordance with CMS guidelines.

Additionally, the bill repeals section 111 of P.L.2025, c.74, which previously provided for the same $45 million appropriation from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund. This change reflects a shift in funding sources while maintaining the intended support for opioid-related health initiatives. The Department of Human Services oversees the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund, which receives payments from opioid producers and distributors related to their liability in the opioid crisis.