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NJ A1269

NJ A1269
Establishes offense of fostering stolen property.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes the offense of fostering the sale of stolen property. The offense is a disorderly persons offense. A person commits an offense under the bill when: (1) the person hosts, advertises, or otherwise assists the sale of stolen goods, including on an Internet website; and (2) the person knows or reasonably should know that the property was stolen. The requisite knowledge is presumed in the case of a person who undertook a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the persons actions would result in the sale of stolen property. A disorderly persons offense is punishable by up to six months imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the offense of "fostering the sale of stolen property," which is a disorderly persons offense. The offense applies to individuals who host, advertise, or otherwise assist in the sale of stolen goods, including on an internet website, and know or reasonably should know that the property was stolen. The required knowledge is presumed if the person took a substantial and unjustifiable risk that their actions would result in the sale of stolen property. The bill defines "sale" broadly and refers to the existing definition of "stolen property" under New Jersey law. The offense is punishable by up to six months of imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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