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Here are the bills that are currently being considered by New Jersey legislators.
To support or oppose a certain bill, contact the original sponsors of the bill and your local representatives, to tell them your opinions.
| Session | Bill Number | Document | Key Issue | Bill Name | Sponsored By | Contact Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | A341 | DETAILS | Requires law enforcement to temporarily detain minors for alcohol or cannabis violations, notify parents on all offenses, and seize related substances for destruction or training | Requires temporary detention and notification to parent or guardian of underage person who unlawfully purchases or possesses alcoholic beverages or cannabis | Don Guardian (R), Claire Swift (R), Michele Matsikoudis (R), Antwan McClellan (R), Greg McGuckin (R), Erik Simonsen (R) | Don Guardian, Claire Swift, Michele Matsikoudis, Antwan McClellan, Greg McGuckin, Erik Simonsen |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | A453 | DETAILS | Protects insurers and insurance producers from penalties or restrictions for engaging with cannabis-related businesses | Creates certain protections for insurers and insurance producers engaging in business of insurance in connection with cannabis-related businesses | Joe Danielsen (D), Roy Freiman (D), Annette Quijano (D) | Joe Danielsen, Roy Freiman, Annette Quijano |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | A833 | DETAILS | Reinstates criminal penalties for underage alcohol and cannabis possession in New Jersey | Reinstates penalty for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis as disorderly person offense | Greg McGuckin (R), Sterley Stanley (D), Jay Webber (R), Michael Inganamort (R), Paul Kanitra (R), Erik Peterson (R) | Greg McGuckin, Sterley Stanley, Jay Webber, Michael Inganamort, Paul Kanitra, Erik Peterson |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | A846 | DETAILS | Allows registered medical cannabis patients (21+) to cultivate up to four mature and four immature plants at home or authorize a caregiver to do so | Authorizes home cultivation of medical cannabis | Reginald Atkins (D), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D), Benjie Wimberly (D), Kevin Egan (D) | Reginald Atkins, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Benjie Wimberly, Kevin Egan |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | A898 | DETAILS | Requires the CRC to create a subsidy program covering up to 20% of medical cannabis costs for registered patients enrolled in Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare | Establishes program to subsidize purchase price of medical cannabis for registered qualifying patients enrolled in Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare programs | Joe Danielsen (D), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D) | Joe Danielsen, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | A901 | DETAILS | Protects financial institutions and insurers from penalties for providing services to cannabis businesses while ensuring compliance with laws | Protects financial institutions and insurers doing business with cannabis industry from being penalized by State regulators | Reginald Atkins (D), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D), Benjie Wimberly (D), Michael Venezia (D) | Reginald Atkins, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Benjie Wimberly, Michael Venezia |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | A913 | DETAILS | Adds sickle cell anemia to the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis use | Authorizes medical cannabis for treatment of sickle cell anemia | Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D), Bill Spearman (D), Benjie Wimberly (D), Joe Danielsen (D) | Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Bill Spearman, Benjie Wimberly, Joe Danielsen |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | A1105 | DETAILS | Exempts medical marijuana from New Jersey's sales and use tax to reduce costs for patients | Exempts from sales and use tax sales of medical marijuana | John DiMaio (R), Bob Auth (R), Chris DePhillips (R) | John DiMaio, Bob Auth, Chris DePhillips |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | A1543 | DETAILS | Requires cannabis products to be stored in a locked container, with violations incurring a minimum $250 civil penalty | Directs that cannabis product be stored or kept in locked container; establishes civil penalty for violation | Vicky Flynn (R) | Vicky Flynn |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | A1609 | DETAILS | Protects registered medical cannabis patients from adverse employment actions based on their status or positive cannabis tests | Establishes protection from adverse employment action for authorized medical cannabis patients | Pam Lampitt (D) | Pam Lampitt |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | A2719 | DETAILS | Prohibits pre-employment cannabis testing, except for high-risk roles, and outlines employer discretion in workplace cannabis policies | Provides employer and employee protections pursuant to the use of legalized cannabis items | Brian Bergen (R), Clinton Calabrese (D), Chris DePhillips (R), Gerry Scharfenberger (R) | Brian Bergen, Clinton Calabrese, Chris DePhillips, Gerry Scharfenberger |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | A2879 | DETAILS | Requires the Cannabis Regulatory Commission to set THC potency limits | Establishes THC potency limits for cannabis products | Anthony Verrelli (D) | Anthony Verrelli |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | A2904 | DETAILS | This bill allows local governments to temporarily exclude certain flood insurance premium increases from property tax levy caps following changes to federal flood insurance maps | Adds to property tax levy cap exclusions increases in flood insurance premiums | Gary Schaer (D) | Gary Schaer |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | A4263 | DETAILS | Requires the Cannabis Regulatory Commission to monitor medicinal cannabis prices and implement price caps on unreasonable pricing | Requires Cannabis Regulatory Commission to monitor prices and to establish price cap on prices, under certain conditions, regarding medical cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, dispensaries, and clinical registrants | Garnet Hall (D), Michael Venezia (D), Andrea Katz (D) | Garnet Hall, Michael Venezia, Andrea Katz |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | S1454 | DETAILS | This bill allows local governments to temporarily exclude certain increases in flood insurance premiums from their property tax levy cap following changes to federal flood insurance maps, with exclusions varying based on prior coverage and phasing out after four years. | Adds to property tax levy cap exclusions increases in flood insurance premiums | Joe Lagana (D) | Joe Lagana |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | S4154 | DETAILS | This bill criminalizes the sale and purchase of marijuana from unlicensed businesses, establishes enhanced penalties for individuals operating illegal marijuana networks, and grants law enforcement the authority to shut down and seize products from unlicensed businesses. | Establishes crime of selling or purchasing marijuana from unlicensed businesses | Nick Scutari (D), Tony Bucco (R) | Nick Scutari, Tony Bucco |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | S4074 | DETAILS | Eases municipal restrictions, streamlines licensing, and revises application criteria for cannabis businesses | Makes certain changes related to application and licensing for sale of cannabis, Cannabis Regulatory Commission activity, municipal ordinances, and alternative treatment centers | Nick Scutari (D) | Nick Scutari |
