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S 2509

New Jersey Senate bill in Session 2026-2027.

Status: introduced. Latest action: January 13, 2026.

Law enforce, encounter w/underage person for alco/cannabis-remove cert crim liab.

Bill ID NJ-2026-2027-S-2509
Session 2026-2027
Status introduced
Committee Law and Public Safety
Senate introduced 2026-01-13
Criminal Justice Drug / Cannabis Policy
Summary

Removes criminal liability for law enforcement officers who have investigative encounter with underage person for possession of alcohol or cannabis unless civil rights are violated.

Sponsor
Bucco, Anthony M.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-13 Status introduced
2026-01-13 Latest Action INT 1RS REF SLP
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