NJ A344 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous A1542
Note: Carry Over of previous S1666
Note: Carry Over of previous S1666
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 7)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Pending: Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Pending: Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
| Rep. Victoria Flynn [R] | Rep. Sean Kean [R] | Rep. Gerard Scharfenberger [R] | Rep. Robert Clifton [R] |
| Rep. Jay Webber [R] | Rep. Gregory Myhre [R] | Rep. Al Barlas [R] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Assembly | Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee |
Same As/Similar To
A1542 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
S1666 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
S2509 (Same As) 2026-01-13 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
S1666 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
S2509 (Same As) 2026-01-13 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Subjects
New Jersey State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A344 |
| Text | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/344_I1.HTM |
