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NJ S279
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brian Stack
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AI Summary
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Expands New Jersey's implied consent law to require drivers to submit to blood testing (in addition to existing breath testing) when a police officer has reasonable grounds to believe the driver violated DUI laws.
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Establishes a per se standard for marijuana-impaired driving at 3 nanograms or more of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) per milliliter of blood.
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Creates a zero-tolerance standard for non-prescribed Schedule I, II, or III controlled dangerous substances, deeming any detectable amount of these drugs or their metabolites in blood as driving under the influence.
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Refusal to submit to a blood test would carry the same penalties as refusing a breath test under current New Jersey law.
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Amends P.L.1966, c.142 and R.S.39:4-50 and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Establishes confidentiality of landlord-tenant court records; addresses adverse actions on rental applications.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
11/10/2025