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NJ S1551
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Lowers the threshold for first degree heroin manufacturing/distribution offenses from 5 ounces to 2.5 ounces or more, punishable by 10-20 years imprisonment and fines up to $500,000
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Reduces the second degree offense threshold from 0.5-5 ounces to 0.17-2.5 ounces, carrying 5-10 years imprisonment and fines up to $150,000
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Decreases the third degree offense threshold from less than 0.5 ounces to less than 0.17 ounces, punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment and fines up to $75,000
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Applies only to heroin and its analogs; threshold amounts for cocaine, methamphetamine, and other controlled substances remain unchanged
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Implements Recommendation No. 7 from the 2013 State Commission of Investigation report on prescription pill and heroin abuse
Legislative Description
Increases penalties for certain heroin offenses by revising threshold amounts for first, second, and third degree crimes of manufacturing, distributing, and dispensing heroin.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026