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NJ A4883
NJ A4883Increases penalties for motor vehicle theft; authorizes home detention for minors.
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Introduced
11/21/2022
11/21/2022
In Committee
11/21/2022
11/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increases penalties for motor vehicle theft; authorizes home detention for minors.
AI Summary
This bill increases the penalties for motor vehicle theft and authorizes home detention for minors who commit such offenses. Specifically, it adds motor vehicle theft to the list of second-degree theft crimes, which carries higher fines and potential jail time. Additionally, the bill allows for minors under 18 years of age who are arrested for motor vehicle theft or related offenses to be sentenced to home detention, where they can leave the residence for limited purposes like court appearances and meetings with their attorney. The bill also requires a hearing within 48 hours of the arrest of a minor for these offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Vicky Flynn (R)*,
Gerry Scharfenberger (R)*,
Bob Auth (R),
Kimberly Eulner (R),
Marilyn Piperno (R),
Edward Thomson (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 11/21/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4883 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4883_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4883_I1.PDF |
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