New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2509: Removes criminal liability for law enforcement officers who have investigative encounter with underage person for possession of alcohol or cannabis unless civil rights are violated.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2509 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Removes criminal liability for law enforcement officers who have investigative encounter with underage person for possession of alcohol or cannabis unless civil rights are violated. Primary sponsor: O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr., Tony Bucco (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tony Bucco | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Jon Bramnick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Jim Holzapfel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Testa, Michael L., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Holly Schepisi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Bob Singer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
“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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee