New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2271: "CJ's Law"; Criminalizes manufacture and distribution of substances containing kratom under certain circumstances.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2271 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "CJ's Law"; Criminalizes manufacture and distribution of substances containing kratom under certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Paul Moriarty (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2026): Transferred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Paul Moriarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Vin Gopal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jim Holzapfel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Transferred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee