S.4149

Upgrades penalties for certain crimes involving heroin and fentanyl; establishes new crimes concerning heroin mixtures; allows certain defendants to be eligible for drug court.

Introduced·5/11/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4149 upgrades penalties for crimes involving heroin and fentanyl, establishes new crimes for heroin mixtures, and allows certain.

New Jersey S4149 amends the state's controlled dangerous substances laws to upgrade penalties for certain crimes involving heroin and fentanyl. It establishes new crimes concerning heroin mixtures, including those with and without fentanyl. The bill also allows certain defendants convicted of drug crimes to be eligible for drug court. Under the bill, a heroin mixture is defined as a substance containing heroin and at least one other controlled dangerous substance.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

May 11

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee