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NJ A2459
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Annette Quijano
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AI Summary
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Upgrades heroin and heroin mixture (without fentanyl) manufacturing, distribution, or dispensing to a first-degree crime for quantities of 10 grams or more, second-degree for 5-10 grams, and third-degree for less than 5 grams
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Creates enhanced penalties for fentanyl and heroin mixtures containing fentanyl: first-degree crime for 5 grams or more, second-degree for 2-5 grams, and third-degree for less than 2 grams
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Defines "heroin mixture" as heroin combined with at least one other narcotic drug that would result in consumption of multiple controlled substances when ingested
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Allows defendants convicted of first-degree drug manufacturing or distribution offenses to be eligible for drug court special probation if they can prove they are not drug profiteers or wholesale distributors
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Adds definition of "adulterants or dilutants" as substances mixed with controlled dangerous substances, including blotter paper, stamps, or cigarettes used as carrying mediums
Legislative Description
Upgrades penalties for certain crimes involving heroin and fentanyl; establishes new crimes concerning heroin mixtures; allows certain defendants to be eligible for drug court.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/9/2024