New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2551: Allows law enforcement agencies to distribute epinephrine to officers; requires training.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2551 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows law enforcement agencies to distribute epinephrine to officers; requires training. Primary sponsor: O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr., Jim Beach (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Beach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Jim Holzapfel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Gordon Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John McKeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Holly Schepisi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Latham Tiver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
- Passed by the Senate (38-0)
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee