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NJ A297

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Kanitra

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the threshold for motor vehicle theft to be classified as a second degree crime from $75,000 to $25,000 in vehicle value
  • Second degree crime penalties include up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $150,000
  • Motor vehicle theft involving vehicles valued under $25,000 remains a third degree crime
  • Amends N.J.S.2C:20-2, New Jersey's consolidated theft statute
  • Sponsored by Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (District 10 - Monmouth and Ocean counties) for the 2026 legislative session

Legislative Description

Lowers monetary threshold for certain motor vehicle theft to constitute second degree crime.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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