NJ A727 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous A833
Note: Carry Over of previous S1704
Note: Carry Over of previous S1704
Status
Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 7-1)
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
Reinstates penalty for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis as disorderly person offense.
Title
Reinstates penalty for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis as disorderly person offense.
Sponsors
| Rep. Gregory McGuckin [R] | Rep. Sterley Stanley [D] | Rep. Jay Webber [R] | Rep. Erik Peterson [R] |
| Rep. Paul Kanitra [R] | Rep. Michael Inganamort [R] | Rep. Al Barlas [R] | Rep. Gerard Scharfenberger [R] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Assembly | Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee |
Same As/Similar To
A833 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
S1704 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
S2542 (Same As) 2026-01-13 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
S1704 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
S2542 (Same As) 2026-01-13 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Subjects
New Jersey State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A727 |
| Text | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/727_I1.HTM |
