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NJ A2690

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher DePhillips

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Elevates leaving the scene of a fatal accident from a second-degree crime to a first-degree crime in New Jersey
  • Increases maximum imprisonment from 10 years to 20 years and maximum fine from $150,000 to $200,000
  • Applies when a motor vehicle operator knowingly leaves an accident scene that results in another person's death
  • Conviction does not merge with other charges such as aggravated manslaughter, reckless vehicular homicide, or strict liability vehicular homicide—separate sentences must be imposed
  • Multiple sentences for related offenses must run consecutively rather than concurrently

Legislative Description

Elevates leaving scene of accident resulting in death to crime of first degree.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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