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NJ A2459

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Annette Quijano

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Defines "heroin mixture" as heroin combined with at least one other narcotic drug that would result in consumption of multiple controlled substances when ingested

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2024

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