S.442

Increases penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S442 increases penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl.

New Jersey S442 increases penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl. The bill aligns the penalties for fentanyl with those for heroin and cocaine. Specifically, manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl in a quantity of five ounces or more would be a first-degree crime, punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $500,000. For quantities between one-half ounce and five ounces, it would be a second-degree crime, punishable by five to ten years in prison and a fine up to $150,000.

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Where it stands

Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee