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NJ S974

NJ S974
Criminalizes fifth or subsequent drunk driving offenses.


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Introduced
01/31/2022
In Committee
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would establish criminal penalties for fifth and subsequent offenses of driving under the influence (DUI). Currently, DUI is a traffic offense under Title 39 of the Revised Statutes (the State motor vehicle code). Under the provisions of the bill, a person who is convicted of a fifth or subsequent DUI offense would be guilty of a crime of the third degree. A crime of the third degree is punishable by a fine of up to $15,000, imprisonment for three to five years, or both. The person's driver's license also would be suspended for 10 years. The bill also provides that if the fifth or subsequent violation occurs in a school zone or in or near a school crosswalk, the person's driver's license would be suspended for 20 years.

AI Summary

This bill would establish criminal penalties for fifth and subsequent offenses of driving under the influence (DUI). Under the provisions of the bill, a person convicted of a fifth or subsequent DUI offense would be guilty of a crime of the third degree, punishable by a fine of up to $15,000, imprisonment for three to five years, or both. The person's driver's license would also be suspended for 10 years, or 20 years if the offense occurred in a school zone or near a school crosswalk. The bill also requires the person to satisfy certain screening, evaluation, and treatment requirements through the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services' Intoxicated Driving Program Unit.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/31/2022)

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