Requires law enforcement officers to follow certain procedures when illegal drugs are suspected of being used in presence of children.
This New Jersey bill requires law enforcement officers to follow specific procedures when a parent or guardian requests removing a child from a home where illegal drugs are suspected to be used in the child's presence. Officers must secure and remove the drugs as evidence, immediately forward the request to child protective services for investigation, and coordinate with investigators. The law directly affects parents/guardians making such requests, police officers, and child protective services workers. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 16, 2025
Last action Jun 16, 2025
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Jun 16, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Dawn Fantasia
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