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NJ S1389
NJ S1389Clarifies that school bus for purpose of upgraded penalties in "school zone" criminal drug laws includes any bus owned and operated by board of education or by private contractor.
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Introduced
02/10/2022
02/10/2022
In Committee
02/10/2022
02/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends the "school zone" laws which upgrade criminal penalties for selling or possessing controlled dangerous substances while on or near school property and school buses. The bill adds language to clarify that "school bus" includes any bus owned and operated by a board of education or owned and operated by a private contractor for the purpose of transporting students to and from a school or transporting students to and from school-related activities, including, but not limited to, field trips, athletic events or other school-sanctioned events. The sponsor was prompted to seek this clarification following an incident in which a school bus driver in Hamilton was arrested for smoking marijuana while driving a school bus on a field trip.
AI Summary
This bill amends the "school zone" laws in New Jersey to clarify that the term "school bus" includes any bus owned and operated by a board of education or a private contractor for the purpose of transporting students to and from school or school-related activities. This clarification was prompted by an incident where a school bus driver was arrested for smoking marijuana while driving a school bus on a field trip. The bill aims to ensure that the enhanced criminal penalties for drug offenses committed on or near school property and school buses apply to all buses used to transport students, regardless of the operator.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/10/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1389 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1389_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1389_I1.PDF |
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