S 4685 — Prohibits law enforcement officers, first responders, CDL drivers, or persons who operate heavy equipment from engaging in recreational use of cannabis items.
Last action — INT 1RS REF SLP
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed General Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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In plain language
The bill restricts certain professionals from using cannabis recreationally.
This bill prohibits law enforcement officers, first responders, commercial drivers, and heavy equipment operators from using cannabis for recreation. It aims to ensure safety in critical professions by limiting the use of cannabis items.
What this means for you
- Workers: If you're a law enforcement officer, first responder, CDL driver, or heavy equipment operator, this means you cannot use cannabis recreationally.
Summary
Persons who operate heavy equipment-proh engaging in use of cannabis items
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026
AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
This bill amends 4 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 24:6I-8; N.J.S.A. 24:6I-52; N.J.S.A. 24:6I-55; N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.13.
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N.J.S.A. 24:6I-8
in a private vehicle unless the vehicle is not in operation→ a private vehicle, unless the vehicle is not in operation, or inamended
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N.J.S.A. 24:6I-52
No→ Except as provided in section 1 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), noamended
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N.J.S.A. 24:6I-55
The→ Except as provided in section 1 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), theamended
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.13
%→ percent or any amount of cannabisamended
Action History
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INT 1RS REF SLP
Sponsors
- Brian P. Stack · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Stack, Brian P.
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (119)
119 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 119 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 4685 do?
- Persons who operate heavy equipment-proh engaging in use of cannabis items
- Who sponsors S 4685?
- S 4685 is sponsored by Stack, Brian P..
- What is the current status of S 4685?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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