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NJ S3006

Bill

Status

Passed

10/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Anthony M. Bucco

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the new crime of "home invasion burglary" as a first-degree offense when a person unlawfully enters a residential dwelling and inflicts/threatens bodily injury or is armed with explosives or a deadly weapon

  • Establishes "residential burglary" as a second-degree crime for unlawfully entering a residential dwelling with intent to commit an offense, regardless of whether the defendant knew someone was present

  • Redefines the existing burglary statute to apply only to non-residential structures, research facilities, and utility company property

  • Requires defendants convicted of home invasion burglary or residential burglary to serve 85% of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole

  • Adds both new offenses to the list of crimes that can trigger extended prison terms, mandatory firearm-related sentencing enhancements, and juvenile waiver to adult court for offenders 15 years or older

Legislative Description

Establishes crimes of home invasion burglary and residential burglary.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.83.

10/18/2024

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Preparedness Committee6/28/2024
Budget and Appropriations5/16/2024
Judiciary3/18/2024

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