S2509
IntroducedNJRemoves criminal liability for law enforcement officers who have investigative encounter with underage person for possession of alcohol or cannabis unless civil rights are violated.
New Jersey · Session 2026
Status
Introduced
As of Jan 13, 2026
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Official Source
Official Full Bill TextSummary
A New Jersey bill introduced in the Senate would remove criminal liability for law enforcement officers who encounter underage individuals possessing alcohol or cannabis during an investigative stop, unless civil rights are violated. The bill could affect how underage possession incidents near retail locations are handled by police, with potential implications for licensee responsibility and regulatory enforcement patterns.
What
A New Jersey bill introduced in the Senate would remove criminal liability for law enforcement officers who encounter underage individuals possessing alcohol or cannabis during an investigative stop, unless civil rights are violated.
Who
retailers and consumers
Why
The bill could affect how underage possession incidents near retail locations are handled by police, with potential implications for licensee responsibility and regulatory enforcement patterns.
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