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NJ A1533

NJ A1533
Requires orders of restitution to child of parent or guardian killed by drunk driver.

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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 requires restitution to be paid to a child of a parent or guardian who is killed by a drunk driver. Under current law, a court is required to order a defendant to make restitution if a victim has suffered a loss and the defendant is able to pay or, given a fair opportunity, will be able to pay. This bill requires restitution to be paid to the child of a parent or guardian who was killed by a drunk driver. In addition to other factors to be considered by the court when ordering restitution, this bill requires the court to specifically consider the loss of financial support to a child whose parent or guardian was killed by a drunk driver until the child reaches 18 years of age or, if the child is disabled, until the child reaches 21 years of age. However, any restitution ordered for a child under the bill is to be for the loss of financial support for the child over a period of not less than five years.

AI Summary

This bill requires restitution to be paid to a child of a parent or guardian who is killed by a drunk driver. Under current law, a court must order a defendant to make restitution if a victim has suffered a loss and the defendant is able to pay or will be able to pay. This bill specifically requires the court to consider the loss of financial support to a child whose parent or guardian was killed by a drunk driver until the child reaches 18 years of age or, if the child is disabled, until 21 years of age. The restitution ordered for the child must be for at least 5 years of lost financial support.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1533
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1533_I1.HTM
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