New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 246: Establishes increased penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches.

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

Plain-language summary

S 246 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes increased penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches. Primary sponsor: Shirley Turner (Democratic), Tony Bucco (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Shirley Turner (Democratic); Tony Bucco (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.