New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2509: 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.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2509 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr., Tony Bucco (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr.; Tony Bucco (Republican). 5 co-sponsors.