NJ S3701

Creates new vehicular homicide offense (second degree crime) when a driver violates probationary license restrictions, is at fault in an accident, and causes another person's death

Establishes assault by auto offense for probationary license violations resulting in injury: fourth degree crime for serious bodily injury, disorderly persons offense for bodily injury

Applies to drivers under 21 with probationary licenses who violate restrictions on carrying more than one passenger (unless accompanied by parent/guardian) or driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

Named "Daniel Kearney's Law" after a 19-year-old West Milford, New Jersey resident who died as a passenger in a September 3, 2021 accident where the under-21 driver had two passengers in violation of probationary license rules

Takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment