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NJ A5316
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Victoria Flynn
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AI Summary
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Auto theft committed during a home invasion burglary becomes a first-degree crime, punishable by 10-20 years imprisonment and fines up to $200,000
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Auto theft committed during a residential burglary becomes a second-degree crime, punishable by 5-10 years imprisonment and fines up to $150,000
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Current law treats auto theft as a third-degree crime (3-5 years imprisonment), upgraded to second-degree only when multiple vehicles are involved or the vehicle is worth $75,000 or more
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Convictions for auto theft would not merge with convictions for home invasion or residential burglary, allowing separate sentences for each offense
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The bill amends P.L.2023, c.101 (C.2C:20-10.1) and applies to both completed thefts and attempted thefts of motor vehicles
Legislative Description
Upgrades degree of crime of auto theft when committed in connection with home invasion or residential burglary.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
2/13/2025