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NJ A4755
Bill
Status
9/19/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joe Danielsen
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AI Summary
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Upgrades shoplifting to a second-degree crime when the value is $75,000 or more, or when committed in connection with an organized retail theft enterprise involving merchandise worth $1,000 or more
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Creates a new disorderly persons offense for "fostering the sale of stolen property" targeting individuals who advertise or assist in selling stolen goods, including through online platforms
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Elevates simple assault against retail employees to a third-degree aggravated assault if bodily injury occurs, or fourth-degree if no injury results
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Authorizes extended prison terms for repeat offenders with two or more prior retail theft convictions within 10 years, and directs the Attorney General to establish initiatives to investigate and prosecute organized retail theft
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Requires retail establishments selling gift cards to display fraud warning notices, use tamper-evident packaging or technology, and mandates third-party gift card resellers to maintain detailed transaction records for at least three years
Legislative Description
Upgrades, and in some circumstances provides for extended terms of imprisonment for, certain retail theft crimes, addresses gift card fraud, and authorizes new Attorney General initiatives to address organized retail theft.
Substituted by another Bill
Last Action
Substituted by S3587 (1R)
2/27/2025