Bill
Bill > S3652
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Introduced
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
In Committee
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill upgrades the crime of strict liability vehicular homicide from a crime of third degree to a crime of the second degree. Strict liability vehicular homicide is a criminal homicide when it is caused by driving a vehicle while intoxicated in violation of N.J.S.A.39:4-50 or operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of N.J.S.A.12:7-46. Upgrading this crime to a crime of the second degree would bring the penalty for strict liability vehicular homicide in line with the penalties for reckless vehicular homicide, knowingly leaving the scene of an accident that results in the death of another, and knowingly leaving the scene of a boating accident that results in the death of another, which are crimes of the second degree. The penalty for a crime of the third degree is three to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. The penalty for a crime of the second degree is five to ten years imprisonment, a fine of up to $150,000, or both.
AI Summary
This bill upgrades the crime of strict liability vehicular homicide from a crime of the third degree to a crime of the second degree. Strict liability vehicular homicide is a criminal homicide caused by driving a vehicle while intoxicated or operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Upgrading this crime to a second-degree offense aligns the penalty for strict liability vehicular homicide with the penalties for other similar crimes, such as reckless vehicular homicide and knowingly leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. The penalty for a second-degree crime is five to ten years imprisonment, a fine of up to $150,000, or both, which is more severe than the previous third-degree penalty of three to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/27/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3652 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3652_I1.HTM |
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