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NJ A1813

Bill

Status

Passed

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Herbert Conaway

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires delivery personnel to obtain a signature from a resident who is at least 21 years old before completing delivery of tobacco products or electronic smoking devices to any residence

  • Mandates that packages containing tobacco products or electronic smoking devices must clearly indicate their contents on the outside of the package

  • Exempts United States Postal Service employees from the delivery signature requirements while performing their assigned duties

  • Increases civil penalties for violations: minimum $500 for first offense (up from $250), $1,000 for second offense (up from $500), and $2,000 for third and subsequent offenses (up from $1,000)

  • Provides a legal defense if the person signing for delivery presented false identification such as a driver's license indicating they were at least 21 years old

Legislative Description

Prohibits delivery of electronic smoking devices and tobacco products to individuals under 21 years of age.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.226.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens9/30/2024
Health1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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