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NJ S3859
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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Upgrades 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 15 years
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Applies the "No Early Release Act" to repeat offenders, requiring them to serve 85% of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole
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Mandates juvenile court waiver to adult court for juveniles charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle who have two or more prior adjudications for the same offense
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Caps sentences at 10 years imprisonment for juveniles waived to adult court on third or subsequent violations
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Named the "Stolen Vehicle Possession Accountability Act" and sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco (District 25 - Morris and Passaic counties)
Legislative Description
"Stolen Vehicle Possession Accountability Act"; increases penalties for adult and juvenile repeat offenses of receiving stolen motor vehicle.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
3/10/2026