S 4149 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Upgrades penalties for certain crimes involving heroin and fentanyl; establishes new crimes concerning heroin mixtures; allows certain defendants to be eligible for drug court.

This bill proposes to increase penalties for crimes involving heroin and fentanyl while creating new offenses specifically for distributing heroin mixtures. It also aims to make certain defendants eligible for drug court programs as an alternative to traditional prosecution. The legislation achieves these goals by amending state statutes to redefine key terms like "adulterants" and "controlled substance analogs," ensuring that laws cover synthetic variants and fake drugs. These changes directly affect individuals charged with drug-related offenses and the courts that handle such cases.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 11, 2026 Last action May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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