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NJ A 344

in committee

Removes criminal liability for law enforcement officers who have investigative encounter with underage person for possession of alcohol or cannabis unless civil rights are violated.

New Jersey · 222 · lower

Quick answers

Did NJ A 344 pass?

Not yet. NJ A 344 is in committee as of 2026-01-13 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

What is NJ A 344 about?

NJ A 344 is a bill in the 222 titled “Removes criminal liability for law enforcement officers who have investigative encounter with underage person for possession of alcohol or cannabis unless civil rights are violated.”.

Who sponsors NJ A 344?

Flynn, Victoria A. is the primary sponsor of NJ A 344, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Introduced
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Flynn, Victoria A.primary
  • Kean, Sean T.cosponsor
  • Scharfenberger, Gerrycosponsor
  • Clifton, Robert D.cosponsor
  • Webber, Jaycosponsor
  • Myhre, Gregory E.cosponsor
  • Barlas, Alcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-13

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

    introduction,referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A344

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