S 2035 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires grading of offenses involving manufacturing, distributing, and dispensing heroin based on dosage units in addition to weight.

This bill (S 2035) would change how New Jersey sentences people convicted of heroin-related offenses. It requires courts to consider both the *weight* of heroin and the *number of dosage units* (like individual pills or packets) when determining sentencing severity. This affects anyone convicted of manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing heroin under current state law. The key change adds dosage units as a factor alongside weight, making sentencing more precise based on how the drug was packaged for sale. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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