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NJ A3170

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jay Webber

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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