New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2542: Reinstates penalty for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis as disorderly person offense.

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

Plain-language summary

S 2542 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Reinstates penalty for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis as disorderly person offense. Primary sponsor: O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr., Tony Bucco (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr.; Tony Bucco (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.