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NJ A4282

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shanique Speight

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes mandatory minimum imprisonment of 180 days without parole eligibility for adults convicted of motor vehicle theft, increasing to one year for second or subsequent offenses

  • Requires 30-day incarceration for juveniles adjudicated delinquent for motor vehicle theft or unlawful taking on first offense, 60 days plus nonresidential program for second offense, and six months plus program for third or subsequent offenses

  • Creates penalties for adults 18 or older who use, solicit, or employ minors to commit motor vehicle theft: 6 months to 1 year minimum imprisonment for first offense, 5 years minimum for subsequent offenses

  • Prohibits courts from ordering restitution payments from juveniles adjudicated delinquent for motor vehicle theft, unlawful taking, or joyriding offenses

  • Requires juveniles adjudicated for riding in a stolen vehicle to serve 10 days incarceration followed by at least 30 days of community service

Legislative Description

Increases penalties imposed on juveniles and adults convicted of motor vehicle theft and related crimes.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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