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Introduced Session

This bill makes possession of an undeclared hypodermic needle or syringe during contact with law enforcement a disorderly persons offense in certain circumstances. Under the bill, a person commits a disorderly persons offense if while in possession of a hypodermic needle or syringe during the course of a lawful search or investigatory stop, the person does not declare such possession to a law enforcement officer conducting the search or stop prior to physical contact between the person and the law enforcement officer. A disorderly persons offense is punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to six months, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

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Holly Schepisi (R)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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