TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Richard J. Codey which would expand New Jersey’s efforts to combat steroid use among students was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 38-0.
“School athletics can be a competitive and rewarding environment for students who participate,” said Senator Codey, D-Essex. “Unfortunately, some of our kids look for shortcuts in their training and follow the bad examples set by a few professional athletes by turning to steroids to enhance their game. We need to give our student-athletes the resources and support they need to just say no to steroids and performance-enhancing supplements which could lead to serious medical complications later in life.”