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NJ S4342

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

John McKeon

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) eligibility to include victims of motor vehicle crashes involving a fatality or ambulance transport from the scene
  • Entitles traffic crash victims to free, timely copies of police reports, investigation materials, photographs, body camera footage, vehicle recordings, and any summonses issued
  • Grants victims the right to be notified of court proceedings and provide impact statements at adjudicatory hearings, including driver's license suspension or revocation hearings
  • Provides victims with reasonable leave from employers to attend Motor Vehicle Commission hearings related to the crash
  • Protects victims from intimidation, threats, or harassment by the other driver and requires law enforcement to provide victims with information about their rights under the bill

Legislative Description

Makes victims of motor vehicle accidents eligible for VCCO compensation under certain circumstances; establishes Traffic Crash Victim's Bill of Rights.

Budget and Appropriations

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations12/4/2025
Transportation5/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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