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Establishes "New Jersey Home Safety Act" concerning firearm storage and safety; appropriates $500,000.
Authorizes trustee of trust, under certain circumstances, to terminate service without filing formal accounting with court or obtaining release agreements from beneficiaries.
Establishes alternative pathway for victims of domestic violence to obtain certain identification cards and licenses from MVC.
Eliminates prohibition against purchasing more than one handgun in calendar month.
Requires sexual assault forensic evidence to be preserved for 10 years.
Prohibits discrimination on basis of height or weight under "Law Against Discrimination."
Provides relief from liability of coerced debt for aggrieved person; assigns liability to pay debt to perpetrator of coerced debt.
Amends eligibility for expungement of criminal records.
"Linnette Lebron's Law"; modifies procedures for marriage or civil union where a party is terminally ill.
Makes it fourth degree crime to engage in certain tracking and location activities.
Establishes "Support for Victims of Domestic Violence Program"; incentivizes certain businesses to provide support to individuals who are victims of domestic violence.
Urges New Jersey Supreme Court to refer to supervisory treatment program as "Recovery Court" in publications.
Establishes presumption of knowledge that display of noose or Nazi or Confederate symbol would cause bias intimidation; enhances penalties.
Prohibits health club services contracts from limiting liability for injuries caused by negligence of health club.
"Video Game Marketplace Child Protection and Anti-Trafficking Act," creates new penalties for non-reporting of suspected human trafficking through video game marketplaces.
Authorizes the court to issue restraining orders to defendants charged with a crime as a condition of release on bail.
Imposes enhanced penalties for residential burglary and other crimes committed during funeral or following death of resident.
Prohibits discrimination on basis of height or weight under "Law Against Discrimination."
"Video Game Marketplace Trafficking Investigation Act," requires Attorney General to investigate misuse of online video game commerce systems for human trafficking activity.
Reorganizes statues concerning assault and aggravated assault; adds provision concerning assault of court staff, prosecutors, and public defenders.
Upgrades crime of invasion of privacy under certain circumstances; eliminates presumption of nonimprisonment.
Requires access to law enforcement guidelines for processing firearms permit applications upon public records request.
Requires movie theaters to provide effective communication devices for individuals with visual or hearing impairment; expands protections under "Law Against Discrimination."
Upgrades penalties for certain crimes involving heroin and fentanyl; establishes new crimes concerning heroin mixtures; allows certain defendants to be eligible for drug court.
Permits court to order transfer of billing responsibility for, and rights to, wireless telephone number to certain victims of domestic violence or stalking.
Requires notification to appropriate departments if drug court participant tests positive for marijuana or cannabis.
Requires AOC to establish program that collects certain information concerning bail reform.
Urges Supreme Court to establish payment kiosks for court-ordered obligations.
Permits juveniles to be admitted to drug court program under certain circumstances.
Increases penalties imposed on juveniles and adults convicted of motor vehicle theft and related crimes.
Revises civil remedies for victims of invasion of privacy due to unauthorized recording or disclosure of sexual or intimate images.
Clarifies that encouraging another person to cause bodily injury, by filming, photographing, or otherwise recording injury-causing act, is form of crime of endangering injured victim.
Establishes third degree crime for certain trespasses involving victim of domestic violence.
Requires expunged records to be accessible for immigration purposes.
Permits notaries public to take oath before legislative members during declared state of emergency.
Expands "Daniel's Law" protections; requires Office of Information Privacy to establish portal for prohibiting disclosure of personal information by private entities and establishes penalties for failure to comply.
Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal information concerning court administrators and deputy court administrators.
Establishes crimes against elected public officials and immediate families; provides police protection in instances of crime against elected public official and immediate family.
"Ending the Criminal Revolving Door Act"; restricts pretrial release of certain defendants; sets conditions for pretrial release of certain first-time offenders; requires revocation of pretrial release under certain circumstances.
Provides that denial of services by domestic violence shelters based on a person's disability or perceived disability is unlawful discrimination.
Establishes presumption of pretrial detention for persons who commit carjacking, theft of motor vehicle, or burglary.
Designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month."
Establishes "New Jersey Domestic Violence and Legal Access Task Force."
Provides for early termination of terms of office for certain appointed municipal court positions when two or more municipalities enter into agreements to establish joint or shared municipal courts.
Creates crime of political violence; establishes independent review board and training requirement for law enforcement.
Increases penalty for reckless vehicular homicide committed when driving while intoxicated under certain circumstances.
Requires life imprisonment without parole for persons convicted of murder committed in course of commission of certain sex offenses regardless of victim's age.
Provides any party in case who is limited English proficient and utilizes court translating services option to have social worker translator to help party navigate court system.
Provides for restricted use driver's license as alternatives for license suspension in municipal court.
Revises law concerning vacating court orders to expunge criminal records.
Requires immediate public reporting of bias incident; facilitates receipt of information from public for purposes of prosecuting bias incident.
Provides for immediate issuance of marriage and civil union licenses; provides for 72 hour waiting period prior to ceremony.
Upgrades crime of stalking when victim is less than 18 years old.
Permits, under certain circumstances, person adjudged juvenile delinquent to expunge record for act which would have constituted robbery if committed by adult.
Clarifies that sexual harassment and sexual assault constitute unlawful discrimination on basis of sex.
Establishes crime of gang shoplifting.
Directs use of 21st Century Improvement Fund to establish individualized account access system.
Eliminates presumption of non-imprisonment for theft of a firearm.
Enhances protections under Law Against Discrimination for persons serving in military and military veterans.
"Safe Communities Act"; requires AG to develop certain model policies.
Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act."
Codifies AG Directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."
Clarifies procedures in certain contested child custody cases.
Establishes criminal penalties for certain violations of the "New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act."
Concerns rights of juvenile defendants who elect to be tried as adults.
Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of machine gun conversion devices.
Establishes crime of reckless discharge of firearm.
Establishes four-year pilot program in Ocean County for electronic monitoring of certain domestic violence offenders; appropriates $2.5 million.
Criminalizes the use of "signal jammers."
Requires AOC, in conjunction with State Parole Board, to conduct comprehensive study on Megan's Law.
Imposes criminal liability on persons who allow minors to access firearms used to commit crimes.
Increases degree of crime for unlawful taking of motor vehicle.
Eliminates conviction of indictable offense as automatic disqualifier for jury service under certain circumstances.
Designates drug court program as the "special probation recovery court program" in statutes.
Imposes certain duties on persons or entities engaged in business pertaining to criminal records and imposes penalties for disseminating expunged record; increases maximum fine for current disorderly persons offense.
Increases penalty and establishes presumption of pretrial detention for persons who commit carjacking and theft by deception in certain circumstances.
"Weston's Law"; extends crime of human trafficking to include recruiting or coercing juvenile to join gang or drug trafficking scheme.
Directs Office of Public Defender to provide legal representation for certain criminal contempt violations.
Establishes mitigating factor for sentencing of defendants who are victims of domestic violence and provides for resentencing and trauma-informed reentry support services.
Permits certain individuals to use post office box or different address on driver's license or identification card consistent with Daniel's Law.
Requires AOC to release domestic violence central registry records to certain health care practitioners.
Creates a civil cause of action for stalking.
Establishes rebuttable presumption against granting child custody under certain circumstances; expands best interests factors; adds coercive control to domestic violence definition.
Establishes separate crime of porch piracy, "Porch Theft Task Force," and public awareness campaign; appropriates funds.
Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for child sexual abuse.
Requires law enforcement officers to complete training regarding identification of machine gun conversion devices.
Requires retired law enforcement officers to qualify in use of firearm once a year.
Requires certain county inmates be provided with reentry assistance before their release.
Upgrades penalty for assault on law enforcement to second degree crime under certain circumstances.
Creates excuse from jury service for students enrolled in certain education programs.
Establishes new mitigating factor for defendant who is survivor of abuse.
Extends statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking.
Permits modification of alimony award based on cohabitation of supported spouse.
Establishes offense of criminal mischief committed on historical sites.
Requires seizure of ammunition and certain firearm components in response to domestic violence restraining order or conviction.
Allows certain drug dealing offenses to be graded by "units," rather than weight, of controlled dangerous substances.
Creates white collar crime registry.
Clarifies court procedure for considering expungement applications when no objections are filed.
Authorizes executor or administrator to take control of online accounts of deceased person.
Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to Judiciary to support expansion of Pretrial Services Program.
Concerns victim's right to rape care advocate under certain circumstances.
Reduces time period during which certain prior offenses may be considered for sentencing purposes; permits first offenses to be removed from driving record in certain circumstances.
Creates offense for electronically sending unsolicited nude image.
Subjects unclaimed property to judgment debtor search; prioritizes unpaid child support judgment.
Designates May 1 of each year as "Rule of Law Day" in NJ.
Establishes crime of possessing digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components.
Proposes constitutional amendment removing gubernatorial appointment of certain municipal court judges.
Establishes mandatory minimum sentence of imprisonment for second offense involving use of juvenile in automobile theft.
Revises certain laws concerning domestic violence and firearms.
Prohibits certain sex offenders from working in ice cream trucks and amusement parks.
Makes public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes or found at fault in certain civil actions liable and subject to pension garnishment for public legal expenses and illegally obtained funds.
Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of theft of firearm.
Establishes "Pretrial Partnership for Community Support and Services Pilot Program" for certain defendants.
Permits counties to establish county-municipal courts with limited, countywide jurisdiction.
Lowers monetary threshold for certain motor vehicle theft to constitute second degree crime.
Permits waiver of juvenile regardless of age under certain circumstances; makes juveniles eligible for waiver for terrorism and human trafficking.
Increases size of Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission; broadens reporting duties.
Adds training concerning coercive control to domestic violence training for judges and law enforcement officers.
Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may hold gun buyback programs and permits voluntary surrender of ammunition.
Expands protections under "Daniel's Law"; requires Office of Information Privacy to establish portal for prohibiting disclosure of personal information by private entities and establishes penalties for failure to comply.
Concerns use of force by law enforcement officers under certain circumstances and requires certain reporting of use of force incidents.
Includes crime of creating false public alarms as form of bias intimidation.
Elevates the degree of desecration offense based upon the pecuniary loss; adds desecration to bias intimidation statute.
Establishes increased penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches.
Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal identifying information of victim support advocates and victim support care providers.
Requires use of merchant category codes for purchases of firearms and ammunition.
Proposes constitutional amendment to provide for election of Attorney General.
Establishes crime of possessing firearm during public demonstration for purpose of causing civil disorder.
Clarifies spitting in law enforcement officer's food or drink constitutes aggravated assault; requires certain sanctions on restaurant employees who commit this crime.
Establishes Animal Cruelty Offender Registry; prohibits purchase, adoption, and breeding of animals by animal cruelty offenders.
Establishes procedures for disqualification from public office or employment upon conviction of certain crimes; creates registry.
Revises definition of domestic violence to include psychological abuse and economic abuse.
Creates new excuse from jury service; directs AOC to create and maintain list of persons excused from jury duty due to developmental disability.
Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of machine gun conversion device.
Requires notice to be provided by municipal court to applicant for public defender of fee and process to waive fee for inability to pay.
Establishes separate disorderly persons offense for persons who wear masks with purpose to conceal identity while committing another crime or offense.
Authorizes majority of Commission on Human Trafficking membership to exercise powers and duties of commission.
Updates certain crimes to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure.
Requires AG to review Statewide policy regarding investigation of human trafficking.
Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order.
Creates fourth degree crime of operating drone equipped with weapon.
Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure police officer; enhances penalties for defacing firearm.
Revises individual cause of action under consumer fraud act.
Establishes special probation drug court eligibility for persons with certain previous criminal convictions.
Specifies nonprevailing party in proceeding or judgment deemed frivolous by judge may include municipality or municipal corporation.
Creates criminal and civil penalties related to attacks by dogs; grants victim and owner of victimized animal hearing rights.
Clarifies that first aid, ambulance or rescue squads, as entities, have immunity from civil damages in certain circumstances.
Eliminates presumption of pretrial release for sex offenses committed against minor.
Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with theft of motor vehicle be detained prior to trial under certain circumstances.
Prohibits release of home addresses of certain public safety employees by governmental entities.
Establishes procedures for seizure, care, and forfeiture of animals involved in animal cruelty violations.
"CJ's Law"; Criminalizes manufacture and distribution of substances containing kratom under certain circumstances.
Expands categories of individuals who may bring a claim under wrongful imprisonment statute.
Imposes mandatory term of life imprisonment without eligibility for parole on persons who commit particularly brutal sexual assaults.
Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal information of members of NJ Legislature.
Increases amount of credit for incarceration resulting from default of court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty.
Prohibits leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor under age of 18; requires law enforcement officers who observe unsecured firearms to conduct follow-up.
Upgrades certain types of assault against sports officials to aggravated assault.
Creates offense of tracking for unlawful purpose; imposes enhanced penalties.
Expands cyber-harassment to include reckless online communications.
Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with motor vehicle theft be detained prior to trial; imposes mandatory sentencing for thefts involving motor vehicle.
Establishes mandatory penalties for committing burglary and theft during a state of emergency.
Codifies United States Supreme Court ruling that in defamation suit, public official must prove defendant had actual malice: knowledge that defendant's statement was false or reckless disregard of whether it was false.
Broadens public awareness signage to include notices in Chinese and Korean.
Prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure.
Establishes the "New Jersey Feminine Hygiene Product Donations Immunity Act."
"Firearm and Ammunition Procurement Act"; establishes State procurement practices for firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.
Prohibits forcibly feeding certain poultry for production of foie gras.
Expands offenses for which juvenile may be waived to adult criminal court to include certain thefts or unlawful takings of motor vehicles; makes use of juvenile in theft of motor vehicle strict liability crime.
Upgrades domestic violence-related assault under certain circumstances.
Requires fees for certain firearms permit applications be deposited into General Fund rather than VCCO account.
Establishes standards for court-ordered counseling for domestic violence offenders.
Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases; establishes presumption of award of custody to domestic violence victim in appropriate cases.
Eliminates fee for filing certified copy of name change order.
Prohibits disclosure of certain information of probation officers.
Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention of defendant charged with aggravated assault of law enforcement officer.
Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing statute transferring probation functions from Judiciary to State Parole Board.
Permits evidence of prompt reports of sexual assault or employment discrimination be admissible as hearsay exception.
Renders contracts to provide criminal assistance unlawful; creates civil right of action for victims of certain criminal conduct.
Eliminates presumption of pretrial release for defendants charged with repeat home invasion offenses.
Clarifies power of court to limit restrictions by guardian concerning visitation of ward by family and interested parties; directs 10 day return to court on matters concerning visitation in some instances.
Establishes immunity for businesses against damage claims for public health emergency exposure; excludes reckless or intentional conduct.
Requires foreign corporations providing electronic communication services or remote computing services to comply with New Jersey subpoenas, court orders and search warrants.
Authorizes attorney-at-law who validates affidavit, acknowledgment, proof, oath, or affirmation to affix seal indicating that he is attorney-at-law.
Requires AG to release bias incident data monthly.
Prohibits wrongful life and wrongful birth suits.
Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain court order prior to use of imaging surveillance device.
Concerns eligibility, procedures, and post-program relief for certain drug or alcohol dependent persons sentenced to special probation, or regular probation which as a condition of such requires substance use disorders treatment.
Establishes affirmative defense to prosecution for any crime committed by victim of human trafficking under certain circumstances.
Classifies xylazine as Schedule III controlled dangerous substance under certain circumstances.
Provides for court dismissal, with prejudice, of civil actions for which lis pendens notices are filed under certain circumstances.
Broadens offenses of riot and disorderly conduct; enhances penalties for public monument destruction; addresses riot victim assaults; creates crime of promotion of violent, disorderly assembly.
Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.
Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.
Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal information concerning court administrators and deputy court administrators.
Proposes constitutional amendment to establish State right to keep and bear arms.
Establishes criminal penalties for production, sale, and use of false COVID-19 vaccination verification card; requires AG to establish COVID-19 vaccination fraud prevention program.
Strengthens location confidentiality for certain crime victims.
Requires Corrections Ombudsperson review criminal investigations under certain circumstances.
Immunizes from civil liability first responders who forcibly enter property to provide emergency assistance.
Permits court to admit evidence of prior offenses in certain criminal prosecutions.
Establishes pilot program to provide training at no cost to certain persons seeking firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun.
Makes it a crime of the first degree to coerce a patient to request medication pursuant to the "Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act" or to forge a patient's request for such medication.
Grants municipal courts discretion to assess court costs for certain dismissals.
Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for defendants subject to mandatory term or presumption of imprisonment.
Requires New Jersey Supreme Court to issue order dismissing certain charges, complaints, and arrest warrants filed with or issued by municipal courts and unresolved for five years or more; requires AOC to conduct certain studies.
Provides for mandatory terms of imprisonment for certain sexual assaults upon a minor; amends murder statute.
Criminalizes act of "stealthing"; removing or tampering with a condom during sexual activity without consent of one's sexual partner.
Increases penalties for certain motor vehicle theft and carjacking offenses; establishes presumption of pretrial detention in enumerated circumstances.
Requires defendants charged with certain crimes to be placed in home confinement prior to trial.
Concerns time frames for establishing or enforcing property rights related to adverse possession.
Requires household members of firearm purchasers to receive background check.
Increases penalties for assault and harassment against sports officials and participants under certain circumstances.
Concerns child custody determinations and proceedings; requires child abuse and adverse childhood experiences training.
Clarifies procedures for revocation of pretrial release for certain defendants.
Requires drunk driver to pay restitution on behalf of child if parent or guardian is killed by that driver.
Condemns hate in all forms and especially all hate and bias crimes.
Requires court to consider results of domestic violence assessment before dissolving certain domestic violence restraining orders.
Authorizes funding to protect safety of cooperating witnesses; expands Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to provide these witnesses with certain guarantees.
Requires counseling for certain domestic violence offenders.
Broadens statute that criminalizes cyber-harassment of minor.
Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by municipal public defender.
Criminalizes interference with monitoring devices on school buses.
Creates behavioral health court pilot program.
Permits marriage or civil union license to be issued and solemnized via audio-visual technology.
Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.
Proposes constitutional amendment to restore the death penalty under certain circumstances.
Upgrades burglary of a residence as a crime of the second degree; upgrades it to a crime of the first degree if committed while armed.
Increases from 18 to 21 age at which person is eligible to receive firearms purchaser identification.
Establishes presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters.
Creates offense of making false child abuse report; permits assessment of penalty.
Authorizes court to impose rescue operation costs of public entity under certain circumstances.
Requires local government notification of sex offender registration and prohibits sex offenders from living near schools, child care centers or playgrounds.
Establishes Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together Program.
Makes human trafficking-related crimes subject to No Early Release Act sentencing.
Establishes Animal Advocate Program in AOC.
Creates penalty for failure to cooperate with child abuse investigations; upgrades penalties for failure to report child abuse.
Increases penalty for harboring or concealing certain sex offenders.
Requires certain court documents to be translated into languages other than English.
Concerns justified use of force and deadly force.
Establishes three-year Integrated Domestic Violence Court pilot program in Camden, Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex counties.
Adds new civil penalties and increases surcharges imposed on domestic violence offenders; establishes "Domestic Violence Victims' Legal Assistance Fund."
"Stephanie's Law"; Requires AOC to establish publicly-accessible domestic violence registry; requires law enforcement officer to search State's domestic violence registries when conducting arrest.
Revises penalty for criminal trespassing while carrying firearm.
Authorizes members of the New Jersey State Legislature to solemnize marriages and civil unions.
Prohibits election-related identity theft; upgrades dissemination of false campaign communications to third degree crime.
Increases penalty for crime of manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing certain Schedule I and II controlled dangerous substances.
Establishes time periods for adverse possession of certain property.
Establishes "Internet Predator Investigation and Prosecution Fund" with $200 assessment on persons convicted of certain offenses.
Caps noneconomic damages in medical malpractice actions at $250,000.
Revises procedures concerning access to decedent's safe-deposit box.
Provides that crime of official misconduct involving disclosure of domestic violence or sexual assault victim's personal information is second degree crime.
Memorializes Congress and President to enact legislation establishing certain gun control measures.
Increases penalty for failing to register as sex offender for more than 24 months.
Clarifies that statute of limitation is tolled in certain cases until State possesses match of crime scene evidence and suspect's DNA.
Provides that defendant who participated in diversion program for certain marijuana offenses on prior occasion may again participate under certain circumstances.
Establishes "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law.
Requires persons to report incidents of domestic violence to law enforcement and makes it a disorderly persons offense to fail to report.
Establishes limits on future parole eligibility date.
Prohibits award of custody or visitation rights to persons convicted of certain sex crimes against minors.
Concerns unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Prohibits court from awarding custody of or limiting visitation with child based on certain factors.
Provides for notification to new residents regarding banned weapons.
Establishes standards for domestic violence counseling and creates "Abuse Intervention Program Advisory Committee."
Increases penalties for motor vehicle theft; authorizes home detention for minors.
Provides parties offering public remarks before Senate committees concerning qualifications of Superior Court judge nominees, upon motion, change of venue on family actions, to vicinage other than vicinage where nominee is assigned if confirmed.
Requires annual review of released sex offenders to determine if offenders were registered and tiered.
Upgrades assault on crossing guard, parking attendant, or uniformed employee of municipal parking authority to aggravated assault.
Authorizes elected official and their chief of staff to carry certain firearms, subject to compliance with training requirements.
Imposes civil monetary penalties for frivolous litigation in domestic violence cases.
Bars public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims against them; provides that such settlements constitute public records.
Concerns diversion from criminal prosecution for persons with mental illness under certain circumstances.
Respectfully urges Office of Attorney Ethics to examine and audit actions of legal aid organizations.
"Stolen Car Accountability Act"; concerns juveniles tried as adults for motor vehicle theft and residential burglary.
Requires court to consider additional factors in awarding custody of child.
"Stolen Vehicle Possession Accountability Act"; increases penalties for adult and juvenile repeat offenses of receiving stolen motor vehicle.
Revises definition of child abuse or neglect to include additional perpetrators; establishes requirements concerning provision of services to children who engage in problematic sexual behaviors.
Amends "Daniel's Law" to provide exemptions for land surveyors for certain property record redaction requirements.
Heightens grade of theft if property stolen is catalytic converter.
Requires sex offenders to report Internet identifiers and name changes.
Requires court to consider results of domestic violence assessment before dissolving certain domestic violence restraining orders.
Prohibits, under certain circumstances, disclosure of certain personal identifying information, including home address and photographic image, concerning any federal, State, or municipal judicial officer, or that judicial officer's immediate family members.
Requires prosecutors to determine risk of re-offense under Megan's Law prior to offender's release from incarceration.
Codifies AG recommendations for issuing Amber Alert when family member abducts child.
Elevates leaving scene of accident resulting in death to crime of first degree.
Allows written palimony agreements to be entered into without advice of counsel.
Limits information required to be provided on marriage or civil union license form.
Revises law concerning bias intimidation to include members of press or media in protected class.
Establishes the authority of the court to order electronic monitoring of certain convicted domestic violence offenders.
Requires AG to defend challenges to certain municipal ordinances that establish residency requirements for convicted sex offenders.
Prohibits person appointed as arbitrator who subsequently serves as mediator from resuming the role of arbitrator unless the parties agree.
Provides for county-municipal courts with limited, countywide jurisdiction.
Requires Pretrial Services to recommend pretrial detention of certain repeat offenders.
Requires prosecutor to determine risk of re-offense under Megan's Law prior to offender's release from incarceration.
Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle.
Lowers age which family court may waive jurisdiction of juvenile delinquency case.
Revises child pornography law.
Establishes 180 day prohibition on purchase of handgun for certain individuals who fail to report loss or theft of firearm.
Provides for appointment of certain municipal court judges at the local or county level.
Establishes offense of harassing, intimidating, or bullying minor; establishes diversionary program for juveniles charged with offense.
Provides mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for certain crimes of domestic violence.
Provides expungement process for certain defendants who are victims of abuse if conviction is substantially related to abuse.
Exempts judges and justices from jury duty.
Establishes Automobile Theft Prevention Authority; appropriates $2 million.
Allows complaint for guardianship of minor to be filed six months before minor reaches age 18 under certain circumstances; establishes certain standards for filing guardianship complaints.
Prohibits retaliation against inmates in State correctional facilities who report sexual abuse; criminalizes retaliation and failure to report abuse.
Clarifies consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded in a sexual manner does not include or imply consent to disclosure of image.
Requires law enforcement officers to issue preliminary suspension of driver's license for certain drunk driving offenses.
Clarifies that harassment made anonymously or otherwise through electronic communication devices constitutes a petty disorderly offense.
Urges US President and FCC to investigate National Broadcasting Company for potential violation of FCC rule on equal opportunity broadcast time of political candidates.
Clarifies that bribery statute applies to unlawful gratuities received either before or after official acts.
Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with theft of motor vehicle be detained prior to trial.
"Judy and Nikki's Law"; provides for life imprisonment without parole for persons convicted of murder of a child 16 years of age or younger.
Upgrades penalties for certain crimes committed during state of emergency.
Allows juvenile regardless of age to be tried as adult for committing homicide against law enforcement officer.
Applies statutory ethics and conflicts-of-interest standards for casino industry regulators and participants to regulators of and participants in legalized marijuana marketplace.
Establishes "Monica's Law" requiring evidence-based risk assessments in certain domestic violence cases.
Requires firearm transfer between members of immediate family be conducted through licensed retail firearm dealer.
Requires law enforcement to notify State Parole Board when parolee violates domestic violence restraining order.
Provides that will is not valid unless signed by testator or substantially written in testator's handwriting.
Requires law enforcement officer to conduct danger assessment of domestic violence victims and provide assistance to high-risk victims.
Creates first degree crime of home invasion, upgrades certain residential burglaries to second degree crime; requires juvenile carjacking and home invasion offenses be tried in county where delinquency occurred.
Increases penalty for motor vehicle theft if, during course of theft, vehicle is operated in manner creating risk of injury or property damage.
Changes term "inmate" to "incarcerated person."
"Iryna's Law"; establishes process for evaluating certain defendants in need of involuntary commitment in lieu of pretrial detention; establishes aggravating factor for offense committed in certain public places.
Includes animal cruelty against victim's animal within definition of domestic violence and other types of abuse; establishes immunity for reporting animal cruelty; mandates reporting of animal cruelty in certain circumstances.
Makes certain procedural and substantive reforms to expungement statutes to reduce filing burdens and expand eligibility.
Bars expungement of conviction, arrest, or charge if crime or offense involved domestic violence.
Expands crime of bias intimidation; establishes additional penalties for crimes of bias intimidation and harassment; establishes bias intimidation motivation damages.
Allows gross income tax deduction for 50% of contributions of $100 or more to domestic violence shelters.
Requires State domestic violence public awareness campaign to add information on coercive control; requires annual reporting on activities of campaign and expands range of languages.
Establishes $40 daily pay rate for jurors and certain other juror benefits; appropriates $20 million.
"Medical Philanthropy Act"; provides physicians who provide uncompensated care with $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages in actions alleging medical malpractice.
Requires personnel at gated communities and multi-unit complexes to allow service of process.
Codifies protections in Law Against Discrimination for persons suffering discrimination on grounds of disparate impact.
Allows juvenile to be tried as adult regardless of age for certain drug offenses resulting in death; imposes life imprisonment for conviction of strict liability for drug induced deaths if victim was under age 18.
Clarifies that licensed dealers may provide firearms for display at fund raising events sponsored by certain tax exempt organizations.
Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal information concerning certain court administrators.
Provides criminal and civil penalties for predatory marketing of fentanyl to minors.
Provides penalties for sexually offensive or abusive communication through social networking website.
Requires notification of certain domestic violence victims through the Victim Information and Notification Everyday System (VINE).
Provides for an additional aggravating factor in sentencing person who has committed act of domestic violence against certain minors.
Eliminates statute of limitations for civil actions arising from sexual assault and other crimes and offenses of a sexual nature committed against a person 18 years of age or older.
Allows parents or legal custodians separated from their children because of immigration matters to appoint standby guardians.
Condemns Alabama Supreme Court ruling in LePage v. Mobile Infirmary Clinic, P.C.
Upgrades to third degree crime for cyber-harassment of public servant or family member of public servant; establishes Office of Cyber-Harassment Support in DLPS; appropriates funds.
Requires AG to report data regarding shootings that did not result in bodily injury.
Establishes new mitigating factor, reduced sentencing, and resentencing for certain defendants who are victims of abuse.
Concerns rights of juvenile defendants who elect to be tried as adults.
Establishes certain animal abuse offenses committed in manner manifesting extreme indifference to value of animal's life as crime of second degree; designated as "River's Law."
Clarifies procedures in certain contested child custody cases.
Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.
Restricts genetic testing of newborn and crime victim DNA; permits DNA information to be obtained pursuant to warrant or court order.
Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases; establishes presumption of award of custody to domestic violence victim in appropriate cases.
Increases penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl.
Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers who are victims of domestic abuse to claim credit with filing status of married filing separately.
Upgrades degree of crime of auto theft when committed in connection with home invasion or residential burglary.
Clarifies court's discretion in imposing monetary conditions of bail; establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with violent crime be detained prior to trial.
Broadens riot and disorderly conduct; enhances penalties for public monument destruction; addresses riot victim assaults; creates crime of promotion of violent, disorderly assembly.
Provides for rehabilitative release for certain incarcerated persons.
Makes it aggravated sexual assault or sexual contact for transportation network company or taxicab driver to commit act of sexual penetration or sexual contact using coercion or without permission on passenger.
The "Uniform Electronic Wills Act"; authorizes electronic wills.
Establishes third degree crime of gang assault.
Upgrades assault on victims who are disabled.
Clarifies that certain beach owners and lessees have no duty to keep beach safe or to warn of hazards; provides immunity from liability, in certain cases, for injuries occurring on beach or in adjacent waters.
Establishes minimum level of domestic violence and sexual assault training for judges and judicial personnel.
Prohibits and imposes criminal penalty on disclosure of certain intentionally deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of election.
Upgrades penalties for certain prostitution crimes; creates crimes of leader of prostitution network and participant in prostitution network.
Authorizes Surrogate of every county to establish electronic systems to accept electronic signatures on qualifying documents in probate matters.
Prohibits health club services contracts from limiting liability for injuries caused by negligence of health club.
Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for child sexual abuse and child endangerment.
Expands wrongful death act to allow recovery for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society and loss of companionship.
Establishes $40 daily pay rate for jurors.
Provides act of domestic violence or child endangerment committed during state of emergency may be classified one degree higher than underlying offense.
Upgrades certain penalties for criminal street gang recruitment and criminality; imposes mandatory minimum sentence for certain offenses; establishes accomplice liability and imposes restrictions for certain recruiters.
Concerns false public alarms involving places of worship.
Creates offense of financial exploitation of the elderly.
Requires court to provide certain defendants with referral for mental health and substance abuse evaluation.
Upgrades crime of stalking when stalking activity is carried out or assisted by installation or use of communication or location monitoring program or device on cellular phone or wireless mobile device.
Directs AG to enter into agreement with U.S. Attorney General to empower certain corrections officers to investigate immigration status of inmates.
Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns.
Creates disorderly persons offense for persons who conceal or attempt to conceal their identity while committing another crime or offense.
Permits marriage or civil union license to be obtained in any municipality in State.
Establishes strict liability criminal penalties for minor's access to loaded firearm if access results in bodily injury or death.
Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention and increases penalties for motor vehicle theft offenses; authorizes home detention for minors adjudicated delinquent for motor vehicle theft offenses; establishes Grants for Underage Auto-Theft Risk Deterrence Pilot Program in Juvenile Justice Commission; appropriates $7 million.
Upgrades simple assault to aggravated assault when committed against registered security officer.
Prohibits certain non-disclosure and non-disparagement provisions in employment contracts.
Criminalizes unlawful occupancy of dwellings.
Establishes pilot program in Paterson authorizing non-disclosure of records of certain expungements.
Requires certain insurance carriers to include firearm liability insurance as policy option.
Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriation of $750,000 providing for additional attorneys dedicated to juvenile matters.
Permits victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television; permits judge to make motion to seek closed circuit testimony.
Requires firearm retailers to provide disclosure of customer's responsibility to report stolen or lost firearms; advises customers it is unlawful to purchase firearms with intent to sell to disqualified persons.
Establishes that final restraining order survives plaintiff's death where other persons are also protected; requires prosecutors to provide notice of defendant's release to other persons protected by order.
Concerns provision of services to defendants on pretrial release.
Eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution of human trafficking crimes.
Makes it unlawful to record telephone call or other conversation unless all parties consent.
Amends felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated assault statutes to include death or bodily injury occurring during commission of auto theft.
"New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act."
Provides expungement process for certain defendants who are victims of abuse if conviction is substantially related to abuse.
Establishes new mitigating factor, reduced sentencing, and resentencing for certain defendants who are victims of abuse.
Clarifies procedures in certain contested child custody cases.
Enhances protections under Law Against Discrimination for persons serving in military and military veterans.
Permits court to take additional time to consider pretrial release or pretrial detention when firearm offense is involved.
Requires AG to report data regarding shootings that did not result in bodily injury.
Establishes crime of possessing digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components.
Establishes tianeptine as Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.
Upgrades cyber-harassment of public servant or family member to third degree crime; requires Attorney General to establish cyber-harassment prevention initiatives; appropriates funds.
Provides for rehabilitative release for certain incarcerated persons.
Concerns use of force by law enforcement officers under certain circumstances and requires certain reporting of use of force incidents.
Establishes four-year pilot program in Ocean County for electronic monitoring of certain domestic violence offenders; appropriates $2.5 million.
Criminalizes failure to return erroneous person-to-person electronic payments following proper notification.
Expands culpability requirements for firearms trafficking offenses and violations of regulatory provisions relating to firearms.
Permits deputy county clerks and municipal clerks to perform marriages and civil unions.
Establishes crime of doxxing.
Requires fees for certain firearms permit applications be deposited into General Fund rather than VCCO account.
Revises penalty for criminal trespassing while carrying firearm.
Prohibits sharing automated license plate reader information for interstate investigation concerning reproductive health care services that are legal in NJ.
Requires law enforcement to notify State Parole Board when parolee violates domestic violence restraining order.
Extends statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking.
Authorizes majority of Commission on Human Trafficking membership to exercise powers and duties of commission.
Establishes crime of fertility fraud.
Provides for presumption of pretrial detention of certain repeat offenders charged with first or second degree crime or crime of domestic violence.
Authorizes trustee of trust, under certain circumstances, to terminate service without filing formal accounting with court or obtaining release agreements from beneficiaries.
Establishes "Responsibility in Firearms Sales Act"; requires licensing of firearm manufacturers.
Increases penalty for reckless vehicular homicide committed when driving while intoxicated under certain circumstances.
Allows complaint for guardianship of minor to be filed six months before minor reaches age 18 under certain circumstances; establishes certain standards for filing guardianship complaints.
Expands culpability requirements for firearms trafficking offenses and violations of regulatory provisions relating to firearms.
Requires law enforcement officer to conduct risk assessment of and provide assistance to domestic violence victims.
Differentiates certain legal services from traditional insurance products.
Creates crime of political violence; establishes independent review board and training requirement for law enforcement.
Eliminates presumption of pretrial release for sex offenses committed against minor.
"CJ's Law"; Criminalizes manufacture and distribution of substances containing kratom under certain circumstances.
Broadens statute that criminalizes cyber-harassment of minor.
Increases penalty for reckless vehicular homicide committed when driving while intoxicated under certain circumstances.
Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal identifying information of victim support advocates and victim support care providers.
Clarifies crime of interference with child custody; establishes graduated penalties for violations.
Adds training concerning coercive control to domestic violence training for judges and law enforcement officers.
Makes it unlawful to record telephone call or other conversation unless all parties consent.
Expands cyber-harassment to include reckless online communications.
Establishes affirmative defense to prosecution for any crime committed by victim of human trafficking under certain circumstances.
Requires AOC, in conjunction with State Parole Board, to conduct comprehensive study on Megan's Law.
Expands protections under "Daniel's Law"; requires Office of Information Privacy to establish portal for prohibiting disclosure of personal information by private entities and establishes penalties for failure to comply.
"Iryna's Law"; establishes process for evaluating certain defendants in need of involuntary commitment in lieu of pretrial detention; establishes aggravating factor for offense committed in certain public places.
Eliminates presumption of pretrial release for sex offenses and certain violent crimes committed using a deadly weapon.
Establishes Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together Program.
Specifies nonprevailing party in proceeding or judgment deemed frivolous by judge may include municipality or municipal corporation.
Creates separate crime for items depicting sexual exploitation or abuse of children; concerns computer generated or manipulated sexually explicit images.
Concerns provision of services to defendants on pretrial release.
Provides criminal and civil penalties for predatory marketing of fentanyl to minors.
Amends "Daniel's Law" to provide exemptions for land surveyors for certain property record redaction requirements.
"Weston's Law"; extends crime of human trafficking to include recruiting or coercing juvenile to join gang or drug trafficking scheme.
Allows juvenile to be tried as adult regardless of age for certain drug offenses resulting in death; imposes life imprisonment for conviction of strict liability for drug induced deaths if victim was under age 18.
Establishes mitigating factor for sentencing of defendants who are victims of domestic violence and provides for resentencing and trauma-informed reentry support services.
Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers who are victims of domestic abuse to claim credit with filing status of married filing separately.
"Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act"; provides alternative process for handling partition actions filed in court concerning real property with multiple owners, at least one of whom had acquired title from relative.
Allows juvenile regardless of age to be tried as adult for committing homicide against law enforcement officer.
Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal information of members of NJ Legislature.
Creates disorderly persons offense for persons who conceal or attempt to conceal their identity while committing another crime or offense.
Increases penalty for crime of manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing certain Schedule I or II controlled dangerous substances.
Requires use of merchant category codes for purchases of firearms and ammunition.
Implements procedures and timelines for processing judicial orders of expungements.
Prohibits election-related identity theft; upgrades dissemination of false campaign communications to third degree crime.
Eliminates presumption of pretrial release for defendants charged with repeat home invasion offenses.
Requires county prosecutors to publish annual report related to plea agreements and controlled dangerous substances.
Requires victim notification concerning termination of sex offender's obligation to register and requires court to enter or continue restraining order for victim of sex offense under certain circumstances.
Imposes civil monetary penalties for frivolous litigation in domestic violence cases.
Requires law enforcement officer to conduct domestic violence risk assessment and provide assistance; requires court to consider risk assessment.
The "Uniform Electronic Wills Act"; authorizes electronic wills.
Allows aggregation of value of stolen property across multiple criminal episodes or transactions within a two-year period.
Extends anti-SLAPP protections to complainants of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination.
Authorizes court to order temporary access to marital residence by party in divorce proceedings.
Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal information concerning certain court administrators.
Permits waiver of juvenile regardless of age under certain circumstances; makes juveniles eligible for waiver for terrorism and human trafficking.
Clarifies court procedure for considering expungement applications when no objections are filed.
"Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act"; provides alternative process for handling partition actions filed in court concerning real property with multiple owners, at least one of whom had acquired title from relative.
Allows complaint for guardianship of minor to be filed six months before minor reaches age 18 under certain circumstances; establishes certain standards for filing guardianship complaints.
Prohibits revival of certain time-barred consumer debt litigation claims.
Requires AG to establish ballistics analysis device pilot program in certain municipalities.
Imposes restrictions on the use of expunged records.
Establishes three-year pilot program in Middlesex, Monmouth, and Union counties for electronic monitoring of certain offenders; appropriates $15 million.
Requires State domestic violence public awareness campaign to add information on coercive control; requires annual reporting on activities of campaign and expands range of languages.
"Firearm and Ammunition Procurement Act"; establishes State procurement practices for firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.
Requires State Police to inform local law enforcement if certain prohibited persons attempt to purchase firearm or ammunition.
Clarifies that bribery statute applies to unlawful gratuities received either before or after official acts.
Replaces certain fixed interest rate award in eminent domain cases with interest rate based on just compensation awards.
Permits court to order transfer of billing responsibility for, and rights to, wireless telephone number to certain victims of domestic violence or stalking.
Establishes third degree crime for certain trespasses involving victim of domestic violence.
"Stolen Vehicle Possession Accountability Act"; increases penalties for adult and juvenile repeat offenses of receiving stolen motor vehicle.
Creates penalty for failure to cooperate with child abuse investigations; upgrades penalties for failure to report child abuse.
Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by municipal public defender.
Designates May 1 of each year as "Rule of Law Day" in NJ.
"Stolen Car Accountability Act"; concerns juveniles tried as adults for motor vehicle theft and residential burglary.
Codifies United States Supreme Court ruling that in defamation suit, public official must prove defendant had actual malice: knowledge that defendant's statement was false or reckless disregard of whether it was false.
Allows juvenile to be tried as adult for committing homicide against law enforcement officer; designated as "Joseph's Law."
Expands categories of individuals who may bring a claim under wrongful imprisonment statute.
Legalizes possession of six or fewer marijuana plants, subject to enactment of legislation legalizing marijuana or cannabis for personal use.
Exempts nursing mothers from jury duty.
Clarifies power of court to limit restrictions by guardian concerning visitation of ward by family and interested parties; directs 10 day return to court on matters concerning visitation in some instances.
Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases; establishes presumption of award of custody to domestic violence victim in appropriate cases.
Clarifies installation of ignition interlock devices for certain DWI offenses.
Establishes criminal penalties for production or dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, commonly known as "deepfakes."
Requires State Police to establish online portal allowing persons to obtain status of expungement orders.
Lowers age which family court may waive jurisdiction of juvenile delinquency case.
Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing statute transferring probation functions from Judiciary to State Parole Board.
Exempts nursing mothers from jury duty.
Provides act of domestic violence or child endangerment committed during state of emergency may be classified one degree higher than underlying offense.
Establishes that final restraining order survives plaintiff's death where other persons are also protected; requires prosecutors to provide notice of defendant's release to other persons protected by order.
Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases; establishes presumption of award of custody to domestic violence victim in appropriate cases.
Requires DCA and housing authorities to permit certain nonviolent ex-offenders to temporarily reside with family member in certain subsidized housing.
Imposes criminal liability on persons who allow minors to access firearms used to commit crimes.
Makes human trafficking-related crimes subject to No Early Release Act sentencing.
Affirms New Jersey's commitment to 22nd Amendment to United States Constitution.
Establishes three-year Integrated Domestic Violence Court pilot program in Camden, Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex counties.
Requires firearm retailers to provide disclosure of customer's responsibility to report stolen or lost firearms; advises customers it is unlawful to purchase firearms with intent to sell to disqualified persons.
Removes certain limitations on recovery for victims of certain sexual offenses.
Requires AG to review Statewide policy regarding investigation of human trafficking.
Broadens public awareness signage to include notices in Chinese and Korean.
Upgrades, and in some circumstances provides for extended terms of imprisonment for, certain retail theft crimes, addresses gift card fraud, and authorizes new Attorney General initiatives to address organized retail theft.
Expands offenses for which juvenile may be waived to adult criminal court to include certain thefts or unlawful takings of motor vehicles; makes use of juvenile in theft of motor vehicle strict liability crime.
Prohibits sentencing individual under 21 years of age to life imprisonment.
Upgrades penalties for certain prostitution crimes; creates crimes of leader of prostitution network and participant in prostitution network.
Requires law enforcement officers to complete training regarding identification of machine gun conversion devices.
Upgrades degree of crime of auto theft when committed in connection with home invasion or residential burglary.
Amends felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated assault statutes to include death or bodily injury occurring during commission of auto theft.
Establishes affirmative defense to prosecution for any crime committed by victim of human trafficking under certain circumstances.
Requires law enforcement use-of-force incidents to be reported within 24 hours.
Imposes additional penalties for invasion of privacy where victim is candidate for public office.
Requires DCPP to consult with Division of Developmental Disabilities following finding of child abuse or neglect to create services plan for person with developmental disability under certain circumstances.
Excludes repeat offenders and persons convicted of certain crimes from eligibility for administrative parole release.
Requires household members of firearm purchasers to receive background check.
Renders contracts to provide criminal assistance unlawful; creates civil right of action for victims of certain criminal conduct.
Establishes separate crime of porch piracy, "Porch Theft Task Force," and public awareness campaign; appropriates funds.
Establishes standards for court-ordered counseling for domestic violence offenders.
Condemns hate in all forms and especially all hate and bias crimes.
Authorizes funding to protect safety of cooperating witnesses; expands Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to provide these witnesses with certain guarantees.
"Equitable Outcomes in Child Support Collection Act"; establishes procedures regarding collection of child support on behalf of children in custody of DCPP.
Requires DCPP to consult with Division of Developmental Disabilities following finding of child abuse or neglect to create services plan for person with developmental disability under certain circumstances.
Urges US President and FCC to investigate National Broadcasting Company for potential violation of FCC rule on equal opportunity broadcast time of political candidates.
Creates excuse from jury service for students enrolled in certain education programs.
Upgrades certain types of assault against sports officials to aggravated assault.
Permits certain individuals to use post office box or different address on driver's license or identification card consistent with Daniel's Law.
Clarifies consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded in a sexual manner does not include or imply consent to disclosure of image.
Directs Office of Public Defender to provide legal representation for certain criminal contempt violations.
Requires adoption of joint resolution before Attorney General files amicus brief in any state or federal court in which State is not party.
Prohibits and imposes criminal penalty on disclosure of certain intentionally deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of election.
Requires public safety risk assessment to include additional consideration for firearms as public safety risk.
Prohibits sale of ammunition by vending machine.
Eliminates transfer inheritance tax for step-grandchildren.
Makes it fourth degree crime to engage in certain tracking and location activities.
Makes certain procedural and substantive reforms to expungement statutes to reduce filing burdens and expand eligibility.
Empowers State Parole Board to refer certain inmates for involuntary commitment evaluation.
Establishes separate disorderly persons offense for persons who wear masks with purpose to conceal identity while committing another crime or offense.
Restricts genetic testing of newborn and crime victim DNA; permits DNA information to be obtained pursuant to warrant or court order.
Permits court to admit evidence of prior offenses in certain criminal prosecutions.
Establishes procedure to determine reliability and admissibility of defendant's statements made during law enforcement interrogation.
Prohibits leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor under age of 18; requires law enforcement officers who observe unsecured firearms to conduct follow-up.
Establishes new mitigating factor for defendant who is survivor of abuse.
Establishes right of sexual assault victim to notification of certain developments in criminal case.
Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.
Designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month."
Establishes right of sexual assault victim to notification of certain developments in criminal case.
Increases penalties for juvenile adjudicated delinquent for certain acts related to motor vehicles.
Broadens offenses of riot and disorderly conduct; enhances penalties for public monument destruction; addresses riot victim assaults; creates crime of promotion of violent, disorderly assembly.
Establishes limits on future parole eligibility date.
Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.
Includes crime of creating false public alarms as form of bias intimidation.
Requires State Parole Board to submit report to Governor and Legislature regarding dispositions of cases.
Requires parole representative to accompany incarcerated person during proceedings under certain circumstances; expands procedures for disclosure of certain confidential materials to parolee.
Changes term "inmate" to "incarcerated person."
Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriation of $750,000 providing for additional attorneys dedicated to juvenile matters.
Establishes civil right of action for misuse of individual's name, image, likeness, or voice.
Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to Judiciary to support expansion of Pretrial Services Program.
Allows written palimony agreements to be entered into without advice of counsel.
Clarifies procedures for revocation of pretrial release for certain defendants.
Removes mandatory minimum sentences for certain non-violent drug crimes.
Requires Pretrial Services to recommend pretrial detention of certain repeat offenders.
Directs Office of Public Defender to provide legal representation for certain criminal contempt violations.
Updates certain crimes to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure.
Establishes Deepfake Technology Unit in DLPS; appropriates $2 million.
Establishes pilot program in Paterson authorizing non-disclosure of records of certain expungements.
Expands expungement eligibility; eliminates cap on number of convictions person may expunge; eliminates limitation on number of times person may be granted expungement.
Creates first degree crime of home invasion, upgrades certain residential burglaries to second degree crime; requires juvenile carjacking and home invasion offenses be tried in county where delinquency occurred.
Requires local government notification of sex offender registration and prohibits sex offenders from living near schools, child care centers or playgrounds.
Bars sex offenders from jobs which primarily consist of contact with children.
Concerns justified use of force and deadly force.
Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for child sexual abuse and child endangerment.
Imposes mandatory term of life imprisonment without eligibility for parole on persons who commit particularly brutal sexual assaults.
Establishes 14 years old as minimum age for juvenile delinquency; requires AG to establish working group to advise on implementation.
Makes various changes to address sexual assault and child abuse and neglect involving military personnel; addresses protection, penalties, enforcement, jurisdiction, and victim compensation matters.
Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal information concerning court administrators and deputy court administrators.
Requires courts to consider availability of health insurance coverage in awarding alimony.
Limits information required to be provided on marriage or civil union license form.
Permits marriage or civil union license to be obtained in any municipality in State.
Condemns Alabama Supreme Court ruling in LePage v. Mobile Infirmary Clinic, P.C.
Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns.
Awards credits to reduce the parole eligibility date of inmates who participate in college and associate degree educational programming.
Upgrades assault on victims who are elderly or disabled.
Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention of defendant charged with aggravated assault of law enforcement officer.
Requires court to consider results of domestic violence assessment before dissolving certain domestic violence restraining orders.
Revises civil remedies for victims of invasion of privacy due to unauthorized recording or disclosure of sexual or intimate images.
Creates offense for electronically sending unsolicited nude images.
Prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure.
Requires counseling for certain domestic violence offenders.
Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with theft of motor vehicle be detained prior to trial under certain circumstances.
Requires AG to defend challenges to certain municipal ordinances that establish residency requirements for convicted sex offenders.
Permits notaries public to take oath before legislative members during declared state of emergency.
Requires firearm transfer between members of immediate family be conducted through licensed retail firearm dealer.
Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention and increases penalties for motor vehicle theft offenses; authorizes home detention for minors adjudicated delinquent for motor vehicle theft offenses; establishes Grants for Underage Auto-Theft Risk Deterrence Pilot Program in Juvenile Justice Commission; appropriates $7 million.
Requires sexual assault forensic evidence to be preserved for 10 years.
Designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month."
Provides for immediate issuance of marriage and civil union licenses; provides for 72 hour waiting period prior to ceremony.
Clarifies that encouraging another person to cause bodily injury, by filming, photographing, or otherwise recording injury-causing act, is form of crime of endangering injured victim.
Permits, under certain circumstances, person adjudged juvenile delinquent to expunge record for act which would have constituted robbery if committed by adult.
Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of theft of firearm.
"Linnette Lebron's Law"; modifies procedures for marriage or civil union where a party is terminally ill.
Permits juveniles to be admitted to drug court program under certain circumstances.
Prohibits discrimination on basis of height or weight under "Law Against Discrimination."
Elevates leaving scene of accident resulting in death to crime of first degree.
Upgrades burglary of residence to crime of the second degree.
Concerns penalties for possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by underage persons.
Establishes presumption of pretrial detention for persons who commit carjacking, theft of motor vehicle, or burglary.
Establishes increased penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches.
Upgrades simple assault to aggravated assault when committed against registered security officer.
Requires notification of certain domestic violence victims through the Victim Information and Notification Everyday System (VINE).
Establishes "Support for Victims of Domestic Violence Program"; incentivizes certain businesses to provide support to individuals who are victims of domestic violence.
Broadens riot and disorderly conduct; enhances penalties for public monument destruction; addresses riot victim assaults; creates crime of promotion of violent, disorderly assembly.
Lowers monetary threshold for certain motor vehicle theft to constitute second degree crime.
Concerns false public alarms involving places of worship.
Requires access to law enforcement guidelines for processing firearms permit applications upon public records request.
Establishes separate class of claims against insolvent estates for child support judgments; modifies order for payment of claims by representative of insolvent estate.
"State Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights."
Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with motor vehicle theft be detained prior to trial; imposes mandatory sentencing for thefts involving motor vehicle.
"J.B.'s Law;" amends Rules of Evidence to exclude creative or artistic expression in audio or video format from jury consideration in criminal proceedings.
Allows for the establishment of a "County Tenant Legal Assistance Program" in each county; requires portion of the administrative fee for residential mortgage execution sales fund the program.
Clarifies exception to hearsay rule concerning medical diagnosis or treatment for purposes of providing, continuing, or ending mental health services.
Provides for early termination of terms of office for certain appointed municipal court positions when two or more municipalities enter into agreements to establish joint or shared municipal courts.
Establishes third degree crime of gang assault.
Provides for immediate issuance of marriage and civil union licenses.
Limits liability for operators of buildings, facilities, or premises for certain sports, games, and amusement activities.
Heightens grade of theft if property stolen is catalytic converter.
Concerns jurisdiction and operations of regional municipal courts.
Clarifies types of firearms allowed to be carried or transported while hunting.
Revises and clarifies certain expungement procedures.
Establishes Community Crisis Response Advisory Council and community crisis response teams pilot program; designates "Seabrooks-Washington Community-Led Crisis Response Act;" appropriates $12 million.
Establishes "Internet Predator Investigation and Prosecution Fund" with $200 assessment on persons convicted of certain offenses.
Prohibits wrongful life/birth suits.
Establishes "County Government Criminal Justice Reform Administration Fund"; increases certain fees and assessments.
Provides for process to vacate and expunge certain arrests, charges, complaints, convictions, other dispositions, and DNA records, associated with violations by certain human trafficking victims.
Provides parties offering public remarks before Senate committees concerning qualifications of Superior Court judge nominees, upon motion, change of venue on family actions, to vicinage other than vicinage where nominee is assigned if confirmed.
Authorizes court to impose rescue operation costs of public entity under certain circumstances.
Makes public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes or found at fault in certain civil actions liable and subject to pension garnishment for public legal expenses and illegally obtained funds.
Providing gross income tax exclusion for awards for unlawful gender-based compensation discrimination.
Clarifies that unlawful gifting of marijuana or cannabis is prohibited under "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act."
Requires law enforcement officers to issue preliminary suspension of driver's license for certain drunk driving offenses.
Strengthens location confidentiality for certain crime victims.
Establishes a Gun Court Pilot Program in Passaic County.
"Addiction Medicine Philanthropy Act"; provides physicians who provide uncompensated care for treatment of substance use disorders with $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages in actions alleging medical malpractice.
Prohibits award of custody or visitation rights to persons convicted of certain sex crimes against minors.
Adds rock climbing, bouldering, and ice climbing to definition of "sport and recreational activities" in law concerning landowner liability.
Requires drunk driver to pay restitution on behalf of child if parent or guardian is killed by that driver.
Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure police officer; enhances penalties for defacing firearm.
Prohibits possession and requires registration of body armor in certain circumstances.
Permits evidence of prompt reports of sexual assault or employment discrimination be admissible as hearsay exception.
Requires notification to appropriate departments if drug court participant tests positive for marijuana or cannabis.
Criminalizes unlawful occupancy of dwellings.
Creates offenses related to election officials; permits election workers to shield personal information from public.
Provides mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for certain crimes of domestic violence.
Includes certain armed security officers regulated by "Detective Melvin Vincent Santiago's Law" in crimes of assault and disarming an officer.
Establishes 180 day prohibition on purchase of handgun for certain individuals who fail to report loss or theft of firearm.
Increases penalty for failing to register as sex offender for more than 24 months.
Authorizes Surrogate of every county to establish electronic systems to accept electronic signatures on qualifying documents in probate matters.
Imposes certain duties on persons or entities engaged in business pertaining to criminal records and imposes penalties for disseminating expunged record; increases maximum fine for current disorderly persons offense.
Grants municipal courts discretion to assess court costs for certain dismissals.
Requires domestic violence orders to be issued in other languages in addition to English under certain circumstances.
Respectfully urges Office of Attorney Ethics to examine and audit actions of legal aid organizations.
Establishes "Pretrial Partnership for Community Support and Services Pilot Program" for certain defendants.
Clarifies spitting in law enforcement officer's food or drink constitutes aggravated assault; requires certain sanctions on restaurant employees who commit this crime.
Concerns child custody determinations and proceedings; requires child abuse and adverse childhood experiences training.
Prohibits, under certain circumstances, disclosure of certain personal identifying information, including home address and photographic image, concerning any federal, State or municipal judicial officer, or that judicial officer's immediate family members.
Requires immediate public reporting of bias incident; facilitates receipt of information from public for purposes of prosecuting bias incident.
Increases penalties for assault and harassment against sports officials and participants under certain circumstances.
Limits amount of appeal bond in civil actions to $50 million.
Establishes presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters.
Increases penalties for certain motor vehicle theft and carjacking offenses; establishes presumption of pretrial detention in enumerated circumstances.
Requires prosecutor to determine risk of re-offense under Megan's Law prior to offender's release from incarceration.
Provides penalties for sexually offensive or abusive communication through social networking website.
Concerns victim's right to rape care advocate under certain circumstances.
Provides that firearms purchaser identification card is valid for four years; requires training prior to issuance of firearms cards and handgun purchase permits; revises procedures for passing of firearms to heir or legatee.
Requires certain county inmates be provided with reentry assistance before their release.
Clarifies that first aid, ambulance or rescue squads, as entities, have immunity from civil damages in certain circumstances.
Allows parents or legal custodians separated from their children because of immigration matters to appoint standby guardians.
Bars expungement of conviction, arrest, or charge if crime or offense involved domestic violence.
Requires defendants charged with certain crimes to be placed in home confinement prior to trial.
Requires notification to collective bargaining unit of law enforcement officer prior to release of certain information to the public.
Subjects unclaimed property to judgment debtor search; prioritizes unpaid child support judgment.
Prohibits release of home addresses of certain public safety employees by governmental entities.
Provides for restricted use driver's license as alternatives for license suspension in municipal court.
Upgrades assault on victims who are disabled.
Establishes strict liability criminal penalties for minor's access to loaded firearm if access results in bodily injury or death.
Proposes constitutional amendment to eliminate judicial review of arbitration rulings in disputes between Judiciary and county concerning court facilities.
Increases penalties for motor vehicle theft; authorizes home detention for minors.
Increases penalties imposed on juveniles and adults convicted of motor vehicle theft and related crimes.
Permits suit for abusive litigation for interference with legally protected health care activity or reproductive health care services under certain circumstances.
Increases amount of credit for incarceration resulting from default of court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty.
Upgrades assault on crossing guard, parking attendant, or uniformed employee of municipal parking authority to aggravated assault.
Applies statutory ethics and conflicts-of-interest standards for casino industry regulators and participants to regulators of and participants in legalized marijuana marketplace.
Provides that will is not valid unless signed by testator or substantially written in testator's handwriting.
Upgrades penalty for unlawful possession of certain firearms on grounds of an educational institution.
Requires Commission on Human Trafficking to identify methods to prevent human trafficking through online gaming platforms.
Requires notice to be provided by municipal court to applicant for public defender of fee and process to waive fee for inability to pay.
Increases penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl.
Eliminates presumption of non-imprisonment for theft of a firearm.
Adds new civil penalties and increases surcharges imposed on domestic violence offenders; establishes "Domestic Violence Victims' Legal Assistance Fund."
Clarifies that permitting sexual abusers to reside with a child constitutes endangering welfare of a child.
Expands definition of victim of domestic violence.
Exempts judges and justices from jury duty.
Requires temporary detention and notification to parent or guardian of underage person who unlawfully purchases or possesses alcoholic beverages or cannabis.
Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.
Revises law concerning bias intimidation to include members of press or media in protected class.
Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may hold gun buyback programs and permits voluntary surrender of ammunition.
Restores the death penalty for certain murders.
Clarifies that statute of limitation is tolled in certain cases until State possesses match of crime scene evidence and suspect's DNA.
Proposes constitutional amendment removing gubernatorial appointment of certain municipal court judges.
Criminalizes act of "stealthing"; removing or tampering with a condom during sexual activity without consent of one's sexual partner.
Increases penalties for assault of retail worker.
Provides that law enforcement officers appointed by educational institutions, NJT, and Burlington County Bridge Commission are entitled to certain statutory rights and privileges.
Eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution of human trafficking crimes.
Upgrades domestic violence-related assault under certain circumstances.
Prohibits person appointed as arbitrator who subsequently serves as mediator from resuming the role of arbitrator unless the parties agree.
Requires grading of offenses involving manufacturing, distributing, and dispensing heroin based on dosage units in addition to weight.
Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with certain firearm offenses be detained prior to trial.
Urges Supreme Court to establish payment kiosks for court-ordered obligations.
Exempts homestead from attachment in medical malpractice judgment.
Establishes presumption of pretrial detention for certain vehicular offenses.
"Judy and Nikki's Law"; provides for life imprisonment without parole for persons convicted of murder of a child 16 years of age or younger.
Makes it aggravated sexual assault or sexual contact for transportation network company or taxicab driver to commit act of sexual penetration or sexual contact using coercion or without permission on passenger.
Requires AOC to establish program that collects certain information concerning bail reform.
Requires retired law enforcement officers to qualify in use of firearm once a year.
Requires court to consider additional factors in awarding custody of child.
Requires AG to release bias incident data monthly.
Upgrades crime of stalking when stalking activity is carried out or assisted by installation or use of communication or location monitoring program or device on cellular phone or wireless mobile device.
Establishes immunity for businesses against damage claims for public health emergency exposure; excludes reckless or intentional conduct.
Designates drug court program as the "special probation recovery court program" in statutes.
Establishes the authority of the court to order electronic monitoring of certain convicted domestic violence offenders.
Provides for court dismissal, with prejudice, of civil actions for which lis pendens notices are filed under certain circumstances.
Increases penalty for motor vehicle theft if, during course of theft, vehicle is operated in manner creating risk of injury or property damage.
Directs that cannabis product be stored or kept in locked container; establishes civil penalty for violation.
Permits modification of alimony award based on cohabitation of supported spouse.
Establishes offense of harassing, intimidating, or bullying minor; establishes diversionary program for juveniles charged with offense.
Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order.
Increases penalty and establishes presumption of pretrial detention for persons who commit carjacking and theft by deception in certain circumstances.
Requires foreign corporations providing electronic communication services or remote computing services to comply with New Jersey subpoenas, court orders and search warrants.
Provides that crime of official misconduct involving disclosure of domestic violence or sexual assault victim's personal information is second degree crime.
Repeals "Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act."
Requires AOC to release domestic violence central registry records to certain health care practitioners.
Urges President and Congress of United States to enact assault weapons ban including prohibition against large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Creates white collar crime registry.
Establishes Statewide program to provide treatment services for children exposed to domestic violence.
Upgrades crime of endangering person with a disability or elderly person.
Creates fourth degree crime of operating drone equipped with weapon.
Revises definition of domestic violence to include psychological abuse and economic abuse.
Codifies protections in Law Against Discrimination for persons suffering discrimination on grounds of disparate impact.
Provides employer and employee protections pursuant to the use of legalized cannabis items.
Requires administrative review for purposes of parole discharge of certain parolees sentenced to life imprisonment.
Establishes crime of knowingly filing false report against law enforcement officers.
Proposes constitutional amendment to restore the death penalty under certain circumstances.
Provides for an additional aggravating factor in sentencing person who has committed act of domestic violence against certain minors.
Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with theft of motor vehicle be detained prior to trial.
Establishes standards for domestic violence counseling and creates "Abuse Intervention Program Advisory Committee."
Establishes rebuttable presumption against granting child custody under certain circumstances; expands best interests factors; adds coercive control to domestic violence definition.
Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain court order prior to use of imaging surveillance device.
Proposes constitutional amendment to establish State right to keep and bear arms.
Provides for 5 year terms for Justices of the Supreme Court and for tenure elections for a Justice to receive tenure upon reappointment.
Bars the denial of expungement application in certain instances.
Requires certain insurance carriers to include firearm liability insurance as policy option.
Permits a marriage or civil union license to be issued and solemnized via audio-visual technology.
Bars public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims against them; provides that such settlements constitute public records.
Establishes pilot program to provide training at no cost to certain persons seeking firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun.
Establishes crime of gang shoplifting.
Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for defendants subject to mandatory term or presumption of imprisonment.
Clarifies regional municipal court jurisdiction over State Police and other matters originating outside of participating municipalities.
"Stephanie's Law"; Requires AOC to establish publicly-accessible domestic violence registry; requires law enforcement officer to search State's domestic violence registries when conducting arrest.
"One Strike, You're Ours;" adds use of Internet as aggravating factor in child sex crimes and requires lifetime electronic monitoring of offender.
Establishes "New Jersey Domestic Violence and Legal Access Task Force."
Revises reappointment process for administrative law judges, and establishes tenure upon reappointment with the Senate's advice and consent.
Immunizes from civil liability first responders who forcibly enter property to provide emergency assistance.
Clarifies that harassment made anonymously or otherwise through electronic communication devices constitutes a petty disorderly offense.
Upgrades penalties for certain crimes involving heroin and fentanyl; establishes new crimes concerning heroin mixtures; allows certain defendants to be eligible for drug court.
Establishes offense of criminal mischief committed on historical sites.
Prohibits retaliation against inmates in State correctional facilities who report sexual abuse; criminalizes retaliation and failure to report abuse.
Increases penalties for certain conduct at unpermitted mass gatherings on public beach.
Establishes $40 daily pay rate for jurors.
Increases from 18 to 21 age at which person is eligible to receive firearms purchaser identification.
Upgrades penalties for certain crimes committed during a state of emergency.
Prohibits certain sex offenders from working in ice cream trucks and amusement parks.
Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of vehicular homicide.
Imposes gross receipts tax on firearms and firearms ammunition.
Creates a civil cause of action for stalking.
Establishes the "New Jersey Feminine Hygiene Product Donations Immunity Act."
Reduces time period during which certain prior offenses may be considered for sentencing purposes; permits first offenses to be removed from driving record in certain circumstances.
Allows gross income tax deduction for 50% of contributions of $100 or more to domestic violence shelters.
Expands wrongful death act to allow recovery for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society and loss of companionship.
Provides for appointment of certain municipal court judges at the local or county level.
Restricts pretrial release of certain defendants; sets conditions for pretrial release of certain first-time offenders; requires revocation of pretrial release under certain circumstances.
Creates offense of making false child abuse report; permits assessment of penalty.
Upgrades certain penalties for criminal street gang recruitment and criminality; imposes mandatory minimum sentence for certain offenses; establishes accomplice liability and imposes restrictions for certain recruiters.
Permits certain special law enforcement officers and auxiliary police officers to carry firearms on duty.
Adds illicit fentanyls to Schedule I in the "New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act."
Increases per diem allowance of recalled judge.
Establishes Automobile Theft Prevention Authority; appropriates $2 million.
Directs referral of certain persons under 18 for determination of status as socially or economically disadvantaged youth.
Makes it a crime of the first degree to coerce a patient to request medication pursuant to the "Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act" or to forge a patient's request for such medication.
Memorializes Congress and President to enact legislation establishing certain gun control measures.
Establishes Animal Advocate Program in AOC.
Clarifies that licensed dealers may provide firearms for display at fund raising events sponsored by certain tax exempt organizations.
Prohibits court from awarding custody of or limiting visitation with child based on certain factors.
Establishes mandatory minimum sentence of imprisonment for second offense involving use of juvenile in automobile theft.
Reinstates penalty for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis as disorderly person offense.
Proposes constitutional amendment to dedicate tax revenue from legal sale of recreational marijuana for mental health, addiction recovery and drug rehabilitation services.
Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle.
Authorizes attorney-at-law who validates affidavit, acknowledgment, proof, oath, or affirmation to affix seal indicating that he is attorney-at-law.
Provides for notification to new residents regarding banned weapons.
Establishes criminal penalties for production, sale, and use of false COVID-19 vaccination verification card; requires AG to establish COVID-19 vaccination fraud prevention program.
Increases mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for certain repeat sex offenders.
Creates domestic violence Internet registry for certain public access; mandates counseling and community service and increases fines for certain domestic violence offenders.
Caps noneconomic damages in medical malpractice actions at $250,000.
Revises child pornography law.
Provides any party in case who is limited English proficient and utilizes court translating services option to have social worker translator to help party navigate court system.
Requires movie theaters to provide effective communication devices for individuals with visual or hearing impairment; expands protections under "Law Against Discrimination."
Codifies certain cannabis packaging requirements; establishes offense for minor gaining access to improperly stored cannabis products.
Urges New Jersey Supreme Court to refer to supervisory treatment program as "Recovery Court" in publications.
Upgrades certain crimes related to manufacturing firearms from second to first degree.
Increases degree of crime for unlawful taking of motor vehicle.
Prohibits possession of firearm by person convicted of animal cruelty.
Grants immunity from civil liability to persons reporting information concerning crimes related to terrorism.
Eliminates certain prohibitions to expungements of criminal records.
Establishes minimum level of domestic violence and sexual assault training for judges and judicial personnel.
Authorizes court to include in domestic violence restraining orders a provision making the order applicable to a pregnant victim's child upon birth of the child.
Creates offense of tracking for unlawful purpose; imposes enhanced penalties.
Establishes procedures for disqualification from public office or employment upon conviction of certain crimes; creates registry.
Requires sex offenders to report Internet identifiers and name changes.
Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.
Establishes a Gun Court Pilot Program in Mercer County.
Upgrades penalty for assault committed at certain unpermitted mass gatherings.
Clarifies court's discretion in imposing monetary conditions of bail; establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with violent crime be detained prior to trial.
Increases certain firearms permit fees.
Requires uniform response procedures for all domestic crisis teams established or participated in by law enforcement agencies, and strengthens Statewide supervision over teams.
Proposes constitutional amendment to provide for election of Attorney General.
Provides that defendant who participated in diversion program for certain marijuana offenses on prior occasion may again participate under certain circumstances.
Revises procedures concerning access to decedent's safe-deposit box.
Allows certain drug dealing offenses to be graded by "units," rather than weight, of controlled dangerous substances.
Requires personnel at gated communities and multi-unit complexes to allow service of process.
Creates new excuse from jury service; directs AOC to create and maintain list of persons excused from jury duty due to developmental disability.
Provides for county-municipal courts with limited, countywide jurisdiction.
Prohibits creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media, known as "deepfakes," under certain circumstances.
Eliminates provision in bias intimidation statute concerning victim's perception of defendant's purpose; replaces provision with language concerning a "reasonable" victim.
Requires plaintiff to obtain affidavit of merit in malpractice suit against enrolled agent.
Establishes crime of possessing firearm during public demonstration for purpose of causing civil disorder.
Directs AG to enter into agreement with U.S. Attorney General to empower certain corrections officers to investigate immigration status of inmates.
Establishes "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law.
Eliminates statute of limitations for civil actions arising from sexual assault and other crimes and offenses of a sexual nature committed against a person 18 years of age or older.
Concerns time frames for establishing or enforcing property rights related to adverse possession.
Establishes offense of fostering stolen property.
Provides for mandatory terms of imprisonment for certain sexual assaults upon a minor; amends murder statute.
Eliminates conviction of indictable offense as automatic disqualifier for jury service under certain circumstances.
Eliminates fee for filing certified copy of name change order.
Prohibits certain non-disclosure and non-disparagement provisions in employment contracts.
Increases penalty for harboring or concealing certain sex offenders.
Establishes special probation drug court eligibility for persons with certain previous criminal convictions.
Requires award of Edna Mahan trauma credits to inmates incarcerated during period of investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by correctional police officers and staff.
Prohibits disclosure of certain information of probation officers.
Increases size of Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission; broadens reporting duties.
Authorizes members of the New Jersey State Legislature to solemnize marriages and civil unions.
Classifies xylazine as Schedule III controlled dangerous substance under certain circumstances.
Authorizes attorneys, county clerks and deputy county clerks who validates affidavit, acknowledge, proof, oath, or affirmation to affix seal indicating authority to perform validation.
Expands crime of bias intimidation; establishes additional penalties for crimes of bias intimidation and harassment; establishes bias intimidation motivation damages.
Concerns diversion from criminal prosecution for persons with mental illness under certain circumstances.
Creates behavioral health court pilot program.
Establishes "Monica's Law" requiring evidence-based risk assessments in certain domestic violence cases.
Requires Corrections Ombudsperson review criminal investigations under certain circumstances.
Upgrades burglary of a residence as a crime of the second degree; upgrades it to a crime of the first degree if committed while armed.
Requires annual review of all released sex offenders to determine if they were registered and tiered.
Elevates the degree of desecration offense based upon the pecuniary loss; adds desecration to bias intimidation statute.
Requires New Jersey Supreme Court to issue order dismissing certain charges, complaints, and arrest warrants filed with or issued by municipal courts and unresolved for five years or more; requires AOC to conduct certain studies.
Upgrades penalty for assault on law enforcement to second degree crime under certain circumstances.
Modifies minimum requirements for school district policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying.
"Personal Injury Trust Fund Transparency Act;" requires plaintiff to file personal injury trust claims under certain circumstances; addresses allocation of trust claims; establishes scheduling and discovery requirements for certain tort actions.
Permits victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television; permits judge to make motion to seek closed circuit testimony.
Expands list of eligible jurors by removing juror disqualification for criminal convictions and including DOLWD and DCA record in juror source list.
Establishes mandatory penalties for committing burglary and theft during a state of emergency.
"New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
Permits counties to establish county-municipal courts with limited, countywide jurisdiction.
Requires certain court documents to be translated into languages other than English.
Revises individual cause of action under consumer fraud act.
Establishes time periods for adverse possession of certain property.
Criminalizies interference with monitoring devices on school buses.
Establishes $40 daily pay rate for jurors and certain other juror benefits; appropriate $20 million.
"Medical Philanthropy Act"; provides physicians who provide uncompensated care with $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages in actions alleging medical malpractice.
Requires court to provide certain defendants with referral for mental health and substance abuse evaluation.
Authorizes executor or administrator to take control of online accounts of deceased person.
Provides that denial of services based on a person's disability or perceived disability by domestic violence shelters is unlawful discrimination.
Elevates disorderly persons theft to crime of fourth degree upon second conviction within two years.
Concerns eligibility, procedures, and post-program relief for certain drug or alcohol dependent persons sentenced to special probation, or regular probation which as a condition of such requires substance use disorders treatment.
Requires court to consider results of domestic violence assessment before dissolving certain domestic violence restraining orders.
Establishes crimes against elected public officials and immediate families; provides police protection in instances of crime against elected public official and immediate family.
Concerns jurisdiction and operations of regional municipal courts.
Provides for civil actions against persons or entities profiting from commission of human trafficking offenses, or maintaining victims of such offenses.
Revises penalties for possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by underage persons.
Allows complaint for guardianship of minor receiving developmental disability services to be filed six months before minor reaches age 18; establishes certain standards for filing guardianship complaints.
Allows for complaint for guardianship of minor receiving developmental disability services to be filed six months before minor reaches age 18; establishes certain standards for filing guardianship complaints.
Expands culpability requirements for firearms trafficking offenses and violations of regulatory provisions relating to firearms.
Establishes 14 years old as minimum age for juvenile delinquency; requires AG to establish working group to advise on implementation.
Expands culpability requirements for firearms trafficking offenses and violations of regulatory provisions relating to firearms.
Establishes "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law.
Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with theft of motor vehicle be detained prior to trial.
Increases per diem allowance of recalled judge.
Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of theft of firearm.
Establishes "Pretrial Partnership for Community Support and Services Pilot Program" for certain defendants.
Bars certain limitations on number of consumer contract claims that are allowed to proceed at same time.
Establishes offense of harassing, intimidating, or bullying minor; establishes diversionary program for juveniles charged with offense.
Reduces time period during which certain prior offenses may be considered for sentencing purposes; permits first offenses to be removed from driving record in certain circumstances.
Clarifies that unlawful gifting of marijuana or cannabis is prohibited under "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act."
Establishes Deep Fake Technology Unit in DLPS; appropriates $2 million.
Prohibits and imposes criminal penalty on distribution of certain intentionally deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of election.
Prohibits creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media, known as "deepfakes," under certain circumstances.
Reinstates penalty for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis as disorderly person offense.
Requires court to consider additional factors in awarding custody of child.
Restricts pretrial release of certain defendants; sets conditions for pretrial release of certain first-time offenders; requires revocation of pretrial release under certain circumstances.
Upgrades burglary of a residence as a crime of the second degree; upgrades it to a crime of the first degree if committed while armed.
Creates behavioral health court pilot program.
Amends criteria of eligibility for Mental Health Diversion Program.
Authorizes issuance of protective orders for certain victimized persons in situations for which domestic violence statutes do not apply due to lack of familial or dating relationship between victim and offending actor.
Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal information concerning child protective investigators.
Eliminates fees, liens, and warrants issued for Public Defender services.
Revises New Jersey False Claims Act to comply with federal law for purposes of entitling State to enhanced recovery in Medicaid fraud cases.
Allows Attorney General to appoint officer in charge when superseding certain law enforcement agencies.
Establishes strict liability criminal penalties for firearm trafficking that results in injury or death.
Upgrades certain penalties for assaulting law enforcement officer and requires offender to be tested for communicable diseases in certain instances.
Establishes third degree crime of gang assault.
Enhances penalties for distribution and manufacture of certain amounts of fentanyl.
Enhances penalties for distribution and manufacture of certain amounts of fentanyl.
Establishes pilot program to provide training at no cost to certain persons seeking firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun.
Establishes program for electronic monitoring of certain offenders; appropriates $15 million.
Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order.
Elevates disorderly persons theft to crime of fourth degree upon second conviction within two years.
Requires notification to appropriate departments if drug court participant tests positive for marijuana or cannabis.
Concerns penalties for motor vehicle dealers that violate rules and regulations regarding temporary license plates or registration; establishes crime for obtaining, displaying, or possessing temporary license plate or registration procured through false information.
Increases penalties for assault of retail worker.
Establishes offense of fostering stolen property.
Concerns consideration of factors by court at hearing for pretrial detention or violation of condition of pretrial release.
Removes State Police as point of contact for firearm purchase background checks; requires firearm retailers to contact FBI to initiate background checks.
Concerns certain sale and possession of firearms; repeals personalized handgun law.
Classifies xylazine as Schedule III controlled dangerous substance under certain circumstances; requires reporting of xylazine prescriptions.
Prohibits county clerks, sheriffs, and surrogates from serving as chairperson, co-chairperson, or vice-chairperson of county political party committee.
Eliminates provision in bias intimidation statute concerning victim's perception of defendant's purpose; replaces provision with language concerning a "reasonable" victim.
Requires court to consider certain factors in appointing guardian and to justify guardianship appointment on record.
Allows court to consider previous care when granting letters of guardianship for incapacitated person.
Revises visitation and reporting rules for professional guardians.
Classifies xylazine as Schedule III controlled dangerous substance under certain circumstances.
Requires grading of offenses involving manufacturing, distributing, and dispensing heroin based on dosage units in addition to weight.
Upgrades criminal penalties for use or possession of payment card scanning device; requires merchant to take reasonable safety measures to prevent scanning of payment card.
Prohibits VCCO from denying award of compensation to victims with certain outstanding warrants and charges.
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Permits suit for abusive litigation for interference with legally protected health care activity or reproductive health care services under certain circumstances.
Makes various changes to address sexual assault and child abuse and neglect involving military personnel; addresses protection, penalties, enforcement, jurisdiction, and victim compensation matters.
Prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure.
Requires law enforcement officer to conduct danger assessment of domestic violence victims and provide assistance to high-risk victims.
"Stephanie's Law"; Requires AOC to establish publicly-accessible domestic violence registry; requires law enforcement officer to search State's domestic violence registries when conducting arrest.
Prohibits disclosure of certain information of probation officers.
"Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"; bans abortion 20 weeks or more after fertilization.
Requires drunk driver to pay restitution on behalf of child if parent or guardian is killed by that driver.
Criminalizes unlawful occupancy of dwellings.
Upgrades fictitious reporting from crime of fourth degree to crime of third degree.
Concerns penalties for possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by underage persons.
Requires certain insurance carriers to include firearm liability insurance as policy option.
Proposes constitutional amendment to establish initiative process for limited purpose of overturning New Jersey Supreme Court decisions and repealing statutes.
Concerns child custody determinations and proceedings; requires child abuse and adverse childhood experiences training.
Requires State and private correctional facilities to allow inmates to make telephone and video calls at no cost to inmate or other party.
Expands definition of victim of domestic violence.
Codifies certain cannabis packaging requirements; establishes offense for minor gaining access to improperly stored cannabis products.
Makes juror compensation equal to State minimum wage rate.
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Clarifies rights of parents with disabilities in child protective proceedings.
Requires DCPP to consult with Division of Developmental Disabilities following finding of child abuse or neglect to create services plan for person with developmental disability under certain circumstances.
Permits deputy clerks to perform marriages.
Authorizes members of the New Jersey State Legislature to solemnize marriages and civil unions.
Provides that court may order certain juveniles adjudicated delinquent to perform community service where offense was committed.
Establishes increased penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches.
Requires pretrial detention of defendant who violates conditions of pretrial release.
Requires court to provide certain defendants with referral for mental health and substance abuse evaluation.
Establishes minimum level of domestic violence and sexual assault training for judges and judicial personnel.
Establishes the "Mental Health Court Pilot Program" in several vicinages.
Creates offense for electronically sending unsolicited nude images.
Upgrades theft of catalytic converter to one degree higher than underlying offense.
Upgrades burglary of a residence to crime of the second degree.
Establishes crimes against elected public official and immediate family; provides police protection in instances of crimes against elected public official and immediate family.