NJ A2640

Upgrades robbery from a second-degree to a first-degree crime when committed in a jurisdiction where a state of emergency is in force

Elevates burglary, theft, shoplifting, and interference with transportation to second-degree crimes during a state of emergency

Increases penalties for trespassing, riot, and unlawful interception of emergency communications to third-degree crimes during emergencies

Upgrades failure to disperse upon official order from a disorderly persons offense to a fourth-degree crime, and defiant trespass from a petty disorderly persons offense to a disorderly persons offense during emergencies

Applies penalty enhancements to any jurisdiction where a state of emergency has been declared and is in force