A4467

Requires law enforcement officers to follow certain procedures when illegal drugs are suspected of being used in presence of children.

Introduced·2/24/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4467 mandates specific actions by law enforcement when illegal drugs are suspected in the presence of children.

New Jersey A4467 requires law enforcement officers to secure and remove illegal drugs found in the presence of children and place them into evidence. The officer must forward information about the request to the State Central Registry for referral to a child protective investigator. Additionally, the officer must request an immediate response from a child protective investigator and coordinate in the investigation at the investigator's request.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 24

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee