NJ A1540

Creates a new fourth-degree crime for tracking a vehicle using GPS or other location tracking devices with the purpose of committing an unlawful act

Imposes enhanced sentencing requiring a mandatory five-year extended term of imprisonment, rather than the standard 18-month maximum for fourth-degree crimes

Amends N.J.S.2C:43-7 to include this new tracking offense among crimes requiring extended term sentencing

Standard fourth-degree crimes carry penalties of up to 18 months imprisonment and fines up to $10,000, but this offense bypasses those limits

Addresses concerns that GPS tracking technology has contributed to domestic violence, sexual assault, and vehicle theft