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NJ A4431
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Aura Dunn
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AI Summary
- Upgrades stalking from a fourth degree crime to a third degree crime when the victim is under 18 years old
- Third degree crimes in New Jersey carry penalties of 3 to 5 years imprisonment, fines up to $15,000, or both
- Stalking is defined as repeatedly maintaining visual or physical proximity, following, monitoring, surveilling, threatening, or communicating to or about a person in ways that cause reasonable fear or emotional distress
- Current law already upgrades stalking to third degree when violating a court order, committed against the same victim repeatedly, or while serving imprisonment, parole, or probation
- Sponsored by Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn (District 25, Morris and Passaic counties) and introduced February 19, 2026
Legislative Description
Upgrades crime of stalking when victim is less than 18 years old.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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