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NJ A326

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Kanitra

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Elevates receiving a stolen motor vehicle to a second-degree crime (5-10 years imprisonment, up to $150,000 fine) for individuals with two or more prior convictions or juvenile adjudications for the same offense within the preceding 15 years

  • Applies the "No Early Release Act" to repeat offenders, requiring them to serve 85% of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole

  • Mandates that Family Court waive jurisdiction over juveniles charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle who have been adjudicated delinquent for the same offense on two or more prior separate occasions

  • Allows courts to sentence juveniles waived to adult court for third or subsequent violations to a maximum of 10 years imprisonment

  • Adds repeat stolen vehicle receipt to the list of serious crimes subject to mandatory minimum parole ineligibility alongside offenses like murder, sexual assault, robbery, and carjacking

Legislative Description

"Stolen Vehicle Possession Accountability Act"; increases penalties for adult and juvenile repeat offenses of receiving stolen motor vehicle.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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