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NJ S2135
Provides that leaving scene of motor vehicle accident is crime of first degree if accident results in death of another person.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill upgrades the penalties for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident which results in a person's death. Under current law, a motor vehicle operator involved in an accident resulting in the death of another person who knowingly leaves the accident scene is guilty of a crime of the second degree. Second degree crimes generally are punishable by a term of imprisonment of five to 10 years, a fine of up to $150,000, or both. This bill upgrades this offense to a crime of the first degree when the accident results in another person's death. First degree crimes generally are punishable by a term of imprisonment of 10 to 20 years, a fine of up to $200,000, or both.
AI Summary
This bill upgrades the penalties for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident that results in the death of another person. Under current law, this offense is a crime of the second degree, punishable by 5 to 10 years in prison and up to $150,000 in fines. This bill changes it to a crime of the first degree, which carries a more severe penalty of 10 to 20 years in prison and up to $200,000 in fines. The bill also specifies that this offense does not merge with other vehicular homicide charges, and any sentences imposed must run consecutively.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2135 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2135_I1.HTM |
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