# New Jersey’s Opioid Settlements *This Community Guide will describe how New Jersey is spending its opioid settlements and whether New Jersey is working to ensure community access to opioid settlement funds. Last revised September 1, 2024.*

Total Funds

$1.18 billion[1]

[1] Total is rounded. See The Official Opioid Settlement Tracker Tally. Accessed September 1, 2024.

Allocation

50% to the state and 50% to local governments


Mechanism

State-Local Agreement (Memorandum of Agreement Between the State of New Jersey and Local Governments on Opioid Litigation Recoveries); Legislation (N.J. Stat. Secs.26:2G-39 through 26:2G-43); Executive Order (Executive Order No. 323); Bylaws (Bylaws of the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council)

50% State Share

50% Local Share

Ultimate DecisionmakerNew Jersey Department of Human ServicesLocal officials for counties, cities, townships, and boroughs
Decision-making ProcessThe New Jersey Department of Human Services decides after consulting the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council.Localities decide autonomously, but counties must establish and consult their County Advisory Councils.
SupplantationProhibitedProhibited
Grant FundingYes. See Funding Opportunities Through Settlement Dollars.Up to each locality (availability and processes will vary)
Public InputYes (the Advisory Council is required to solicit public input; see also public portal)Generally, yes (public comments required at public meetings)
Advisory Body

Yes (required). See the New Jersey Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council.

The Advisory Council is required to include at least two members with lived and/or living experience.

Yes (required). Counties receiving opioid settlement funds must establish County Advisory Councils.

County Advisory Councils must include at least one member with lived and/or living experience.

ExpendituresPublic reporting required. See “State” reports here.Public reporting required. See “Subdivisions” reports here.
UpdatesFor updates on the state share, visit the state’s opioid settlements website, including its News page.For updates on the local share, see the state’s opioid settlements website's Reports page, which links to subdivisions’ annual reports and examples of strategic plans. To find other updates on the local share, a good starting point is to check the websites for your board of county commissioners, city/town council, or local health department. Alcohol and Drug Use Directors for each county can also be found here.
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