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NJ S3859

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony M. Bucco

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Applies the "No Early Release Act" to repeat offenders, requiring them to serve 85% of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole

  • 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

  • Caps sentences at 10 years imprisonment for juveniles waived to adult court on third or subsequent violations

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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