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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Upgrades burglary of a residence to crime of the second degree.
AI Summary
This bill upgrades the crime of burglary of a residence to a second-degree offense, which carries harsher penalties. Specifically, it adds a new provision to the existing burglary law, stating that burglary is a second-degree crime if the offender unlawfully enters or remains in a dwelling or other structure adapted for overnight accommodation, regardless of whether someone is present. This change aims to provide stronger legal consequences for residential burglary, which can have significant impacts on victims.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/10/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5035 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A9999/5035_I1.HTM |
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