This bill mandates the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) to establish a two-year pilot program aimed at equipping every light rail train set operating in the southern part of the state with opioid antidotes to address potential opioid overdoses. The program will involve obtaining and distributing an adequate supply of opioid antidotes, maintaining secure storage locations on each train that will alert the train operator in case of an overdose, stocking these locations with at least two doses of the antidote, and ensuring that the antidote is readily available during operations. Additionally, the locations will be clearly marked in both English and Spanish, and informational cards will be provided to educate on recognizing an overdose and administering the antidote.

Authorized employees and contractors on the light rail trains will be responsible for routine checks and record-keeping related to the opioid antidote supply but will not be required to administer the antidote or undergo specialized training for its administration. After the pilot program concludes, NJT is required to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature detailing the program's effectiveness and recommendations for a potential statewide implementation. The bill also includes an appropriation of $100,000 from the General Fund to support the program's implementation.