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NJ S132
NJ S132Upgrades crime of manslaughter to aggravated manslaughter under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would upgrade a homicide committed in the heat of passion resulting from a reasonable provocation to aggravated manslaughter, a crime of the first degree. A crime of the first degree is punishable by 10 to 20 years' imprisonment, a $200,000 fine, or both, except that a person convicted of aggravated manslaughter when it is committed in the heat of passion resulting from reasonable provocation may be sentenced to an ordinary term of imprisonment between 10 and 30 years. Currently, a homicide committed in the heat of passion resulting from a reasonable provocation constitutes manslaughter. Manslaughter is a crime of the second degree, which is punishable by five to 10 years' imprisonment, a $150,000 fine, or both.
AI Summary
This bill would upgrade a homicide committed in the heat of passion resulting from a reasonable provocation to aggravated manslaughter, a more serious crime of the first degree, which carries a potential prison sentence of 10 to 30 years, compared to the current second-degree manslaughter charge for such acts, which is punishable by five to 10 years imprisonment. The bill also clarifies that the discovery of, knowledge about, or potential disclosure of a victim's gender identity or expression, or affectional or sexual orientation, including unwanted advances or past relationships, will not be considered reasonable provocation for a homicide.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary 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/S132 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/132_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/132_I1.HTM |
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