New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 1982: "Fentanyl and Xylazine Poisoning Awareness Act"; requires school districts to provide instruction on dangers of fentanyl and xylazine.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1982 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Fentanyl and Xylazine Poisoning Awareness Act"; requires school districts to provide instruction on dangers of fentanyl and xylazine. Primary sponsor: Holly Schepisi (Republican), Vin Gopal (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.278.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Schepisi | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Vin Gopal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Tony Bucco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| John Burzichelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Kristin Corrado | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Owen Henry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Testa, Michael L., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Raj Mukherji | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Joe Pennacchio | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Troy Singleton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Latham Tiver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.278.
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee