Bill
Bill > A3358
summary
Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases the penalty for theft of a catalytic converter. Currently, theft offenses are graded based primarily on the value of the item involved or, for second and third degree crimes, graded by the attendant circumstances or category. This bill directs that if the property stolen is a catalytic converter, theft constitutes a crime one degree higher than the underlying theft offense.
AI Summary
This bill increases the penalty for theft of a catalytic converter. Normally, theft offenses are graded based on the value of the stolen item or other circumstances. However, this bill directs that if the property stolen is a catalytic converter, the theft offense will be elevated by one degree, meaning it will be punished more severely than the underlying theft offense. This change is intended to address the growing problem of catalytic converter thefts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/29/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3358 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3500/3358_I1.HTM |
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