S 2134 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes penalty for certain undeclared possession of hypodermic needle or syringe.

This bill makes it a criminal offense for someone to possess a hypodermic needle or syringe during a lawful police stop or search without declaring it to the officer before any physical contact occurs. It directly affects individuals carrying such items during police encounters, requiring them to verbally disclose the possession immediately upon being stopped. The penalty for violating this rule is a disorderly persons offense, punishable by up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. The law applies specifically to declared possession during stops, not to general possession.
Sub-Topics: Drug Policy Policing
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Holly Schepisi
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