Bill would restore $45M in ‘raided’ harm reduction funds

Last year state lawmakers gave $45M from an opioid settlement fund to four hospital systems. A new bill would restore the money to the fund.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 594

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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State lawmakers on Monday took the first step to restoring tens of millions in funding for frontline services to address New Jersey’s opioid crisis, money that critics say was “raided” and given to a handful of hospital systems during the budget process last spring.

The Senate’s health committee advanced legislation that calls for the state to pay the hospitals $45 million out of the general fund instead of from a pot of …

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