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NJ A5249
NJ A5249Requires drunk driver to pay restitution on behalf of child if parent or guardian is killed by that driver.
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Introduced
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires drunk driver to pay restitution on behalf of child if parent or guardian is killed by that driver.
AI Summary
This bill amends New Jersey law to require a drunk driver who commits reckless vehicular homicide to pay restitution on behalf of any minor child of the deceased parent or guardian. The court must order the defendant to provide financial support for the child until they reach 18 or graduate from high school, or until age 21 if the child has a disability, for a minimum of 5 years. The amount and duration of the restitution payments will be determined by the court based on factors such as the child's financial needs and the defendant's ability to pay. Any civil judgment against the defendant will be offset by the ordered restitution payments.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 02/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5249 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5249_I1.HTM |
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