New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 5051: Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5051 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on May 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis. Primary sponsor: Robert Karabinchak (Democratic), Annette Quijano (Democratic), Nick Scutari (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Approved P.L.2026, c.13.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Karabinchak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Annette Quijano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Nick Scutari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved P.L.2026, c.13.
- Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (27-3)
- Substituted for S4297 (1R)
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (47-20-1)
- Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee