Establishes penalty for certain undeclared possession of hypodermic needle or syringe.
This bill makes it a disorderly persons offense (punishable by up to 6 months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both) for someone to possess a hypodermic needle or syringe during a lawful police stop or search without declaring it to the officer before physical contact occurs. It directly affects individuals carrying such items who are stopped by law enforcement. The key requirement is that the person must verbally declare the possession to the officer prior to any physical interaction.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Holly Schepisi
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