New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 219: Allows juvenile to be tried as adult regardless of age for certain drug offenses resulting in death; imposes life imprisonment for conviction of strict liability for drug induced deaths if victim was under age 18.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

A 219 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows juvenile to be tried as adult regardless of age for certain drug offenses resulting in death; imposes life imprisonment for conviction of strict liability for drug induced deaths if victim was under age 18. Primary sponsor: Dawn Fantasia (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dawn Fantasia (Republican).