N.J. Stat. Ann. § 36:2-367

1. October 6 shall be permanently designated as "Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day" in New Jersey in order to raise awareness about the dangers of, and the link between, opioid abuse and heroin addiction and to educate health care providers, community leaders, State lawmakers, and members of the public about the opioid abuse epidemic and its effects throughout the State of New Jersey and across the country.