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NJ A4394
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jay Webber
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AI Summary
- Removes the presumption of non-imprisonment for first-time offenders convicted of theft of a firearm, a third-degree crime in New Jersey
- Theft of a firearm currently carries a potential sentence of 3-5 years imprisonment and/or a fine up to $15,000
- Under existing law, first-time offenders of most third and fourth-degree crimes typically receive probation rather than imprisonment due to the non-imprisonment presumption
- Adds theft of a firearm to the list of exceptions that already includes offenses such as motor vehicle theft, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, and eluding police
Legislative Description
Eliminates presumption of non-imprisonment for theft of a firearm.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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