# New Jersey S3955: Prohibits use of deceptive marketing practices by substance use disorder treatment providers.

New Jersey S3955, Prohibits use of deceptive marketing practices by substance use disorder treatment providers., is a 220th Legislature (2024-2025) Senate bill sponsored by M. Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Joseph F. Vitale (Democratic); status failed, last action 2025-03-24 (Substituted by A3974 (3R)) (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey S3955
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 220th Legislature (2024-2025)
- Title: Prohibits use of deceptive marketing practices by substance use disorder treatment providers.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2024-12-12
- Last action: 2025-03-24, Substituted by A3974 (3R)
- Sponsors: M. Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Joseph F. Vitale (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: M. Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Joseph F. Vitale (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Declan J. O'Scanlon Jr. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Benjie E. Wimberly (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (5)

- 2025-03-24: Substituted by A3974 (3R) (Senate)
- 2025-03-17: REP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2025-03-17: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Senate)
- 2025-03-03: REP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2024-12-12: Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (Senate)

## Bill text

- 3/25/25; 2R, 2025-03-25: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_E2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_E2.PDF)
- Senate Budget and Appropriations (3/17/25 2R), 2025-03-25: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_R2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_R2.PDF)
- Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (3/17/25 1R), 2025-03-18: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_S2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_S2.PDF)
- Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (3/3/25 1R), 2025-03-18: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_R1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_R1.PDF)
- 3/12/25; 1R, 2025-03-12: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_E1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_E1.PDF)
- Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Substitute (3/3/25), 2025-03-04: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_S1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2024-12-13: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_I1.PDF)

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- S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances. (signed)
- S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to legalized medical and personal use cannabis marketplace. (signed)
- S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act." (signed)
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## Sources
- [3/25/25; 2R (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_E2.HTM)
- [3/25/25; 2R (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_E2.PDF)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations (3/17/25 2R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_R2.HTM)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations (3/17/25 2R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_R2.PDF)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (3/17/25 1R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_S2.HTM)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (3/17/25 1R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_S2.PDF)
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (3/3/25 1R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_R1.HTM)
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens (3/3/25 1R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_R1.PDF)
- [3/12/25; 1R (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_E1.HTM)
- [3/12/25; 1R (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_E1.PDF)
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Substitute (3/3/25) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_S1.HTM)
- [Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Substitute (3/3/25) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_S1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4000/3955_I1.PDF)

## Related
- [S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4928-2024-2025)
- [S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4925-2024-2025)
- [S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to le…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4847-2024-2025)
- [S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act."](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4858-2024-2025)
- [S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, techno…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4678-2024-2025)
- [S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4812-2024-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S3955-2024-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).