NJ S2542 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous S1704
Note: Carry Over of previous A833
Note: Carry Over of previous A833
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 4)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary 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 Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary 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
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee |
Same As/Similar To
S1704 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
A833 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
A727 (Same As) 2026-01-13 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
A833 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
A727 (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/S2542 |
| Text | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2542_I1.HTM |
