NJ S2509 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous S1666
Note: Carry Over of previous A1542
Note: Carry Over of previous A1542
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 7)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Pending: Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Pending: Senate Law and Public Safety 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
| Sen. Declan O'Scanlon [R] | Sen. Anthony M. Bucco [R] | Sen. James Holzapfel [R] | Sen. Robert Singer [R] |
| Sen. Michael Testa [R] | Sen. Holly Schepisi [R] | Sen. Jon Bramnick [R] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee |
Same As/Similar To
S1666 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
A1542 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
A344 (Same As) 2026-01-13 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
A1542 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
A344 (Same As) 2026-01-13 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Subjects
New Jersey State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2509 |
| Text | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2509_I1.HTM |
