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NJ A3170
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jay Webber
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AI Summary
- Robbery committed during a state of emergency would be upgraded to a first-degree crime (from second-degree).
- Burglary, theft, shoplifting, and interference with transportation committed during a state of emergency would be elevated to second-degree crimes.
- Trespassing, riot, and unlawful interception of emergency communications during a state of emergency would become third-degree crimes.
- Failure to disperse during a state of emergency would be upgraded to a fourth-degree crime, and defiant trespass would become a disorderly persons offense.
- The enhanced penalties apply specifically to offenses committed within jurisdictions where a state of emergency has been declared.
Legislative Description
Upgrades penalties for certain crimes committed during state of emergency.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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