New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1551: Increases penalties for certain heroin offenses by revising threshold amounts for first, second, and third degree crimes of manufacturing, distributing, and dispensing heroin.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1551 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases penalties for certain heroin offenses by revising threshold amounts for first, second, and third degree crimes of manufacturing, distributing, and dispensing heroin. Primary sponsor: Amato, Carmen F., Jr.. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Amato, Carmen F., Jr..