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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 | This bill 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 | This bill 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 | This bill 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 | A913 | DETAILS | This bill 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 | A1543 | DETAILS | This bill requires cannabis products to be stored in a locked container, with a civil penalty for violations | 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 | This bill protects medical cannabis patients from adverse employment actions | Establishes protection from adverse employment action for authorized medical cannabis patients | Pam Lampitt (D) | Pam Lampitt |
| 2024-2025 Regular Session | A2719 | DETAILS | Prohibits most pre-employment cannabis testing and outlines impairment detection protocols | 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 | S4154 | DETAILS | Criminalizes unlicensed cannabis sales and enables enforcement against illegal operators | 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 | Streamlines licensing, enhances municipal and commission frameworks, and revises ATC regulations | 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 |
