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NJ A2790
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Rumpf
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AI Summary
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Mandatory 30 years to life imprisonment for aggravated sexual assault when the victim is under 13, or between 13-16 when the offender is a relative, guardian, or has supervisory authority over the victim
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Mandatory 25 years to life imprisonment for sexual assault of victims under 16 involving physical force, weapons, accomplices, or severe injury
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Raises the age threshold from 14 to 16 for murder convictions involving sexual offenses against minors to trigger mandatory life imprisonment without parole
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Increases the minimum parole ineligibility period for murder convictions from 30 years to 35 years
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Adds murder of a child under 16 (previously 14) as an aggravating factor that can result in life imprisonment without parole
Legislative Description
Provides for mandatory terms of imprisonment for certain sexual assaults upon a minor; amends murder statute.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026