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NJ A1551
NJ A1551Increases penalty for motor vehicle theft if, during course of theft, vehicle is operated in manner creating risk of injury or property damage.
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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 grades theft of a motor vehicle as a crime of the first degree if, during the course of the offense, the vehicle is operated in a manner that creates a risk of injury to any person or a risk of damage to property. A first degree crime is punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $200,000, or both. It is the sponsor's view that in instances where, in the course of committing theft of a motor vehicle, the actor exposes innocent persons to injury, or property to damage, sufficiently high penalties are warranted to deter this extremely violent conduct.
AI Summary
This bill upgrades the penalty for motor vehicle theft to a crime of the first degree if, during the course of the theft, the vehicle is operated in a manner that creates a risk of injury to any person or a risk of damage to property. A first-degree crime is punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $200,000, or both. The sponsor's view is that when the theft of a motor vehicle exposes innocent individuals to the risk of injury or property to damage, sufficiently high penalties are warranted to deter this extremely violent conduct.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly 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/A1551 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1551_I1.HTM |
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