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NJ A2021

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shama Haider

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds transportation network company (rideshare) drivers and taxicab drivers who commit sexual penetration or sexual contact against passengers using coercion or without permission to the definition of aggravated sexual assault under New Jersey law

  • Classifies such sexual penetration offenses as aggravated sexual assault, a first-degree crime punishable by 10-20 years imprisonment, fines up to $200,000, or both

  • Classifies such sexual contact offenses as aggravated criminal sexual contact, a third-degree crime punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment, fines up to $15,000, or both

  • Amends N.J.S.2C:14-2 and N.J.S.2C:14-3 to include this new category of offenders alongside existing aggravated circumstances such as crimes involving minors, weapons, or victims with disabilities

Legislative Description

Makes it aggravated sexual assault or sexual contact for transportation network company or taxicab driver to commit act of sexual penetration or sexual contact using coercion or without permission on passenger.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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