New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 727: Reinstates penalty for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis as disorderly person offense.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 727 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House 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: Greg McGuckin (Republican), Sterley Stanley (Democratic), Jay Webber (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg McGuckin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Sterley Stanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jay Webber | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Al Barlas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Paul Kanitra | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Erik Peterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee