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NJ S2158
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the presumption of pretrial release for defendants charged with first or second degree violent crimes under the No Early Release Act (including murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping, robbery, carjacking, burglary, and terrorism) when committed using a deadly weapon.
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Removes presumption of pretrial release for defendants charged with sex offenses as defined under Megan's Law.
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Amends New Jersey's Criminal Justice Reform Law (P.L.2014, c.31), which currently only denies presumptive release for murder, crimes carrying life imprisonment, and certain motor vehicle theft offenses.
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Defines "deadly weapon" as any firearm, weapon, device, or substance capable of producing death or serious bodily injury, or that would lead a victim to reasonably believe it could cause such harm.
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Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session, sponsored by Senator Paul D. Moriarty (District 4).
Legislative Description
Requires certain commercial motor vehicles registered in State to be equipped with underride protection systems and requires Chief Administrator of MVC to establish underride public awareness campaign.
Transportation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
1/9/2024