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NJ A3745

NJ A3745
Authorizes VCCO to make payments to dependents of deceased victims in cases of strict liability for drug-induced deaths.

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Introduced
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends current law to add the crime of strict liability for drug-induced deaths to the list of crimes for which the Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) may order the payment of compensation for personal injury or death. Under the provisions of the bill, the VCCO would be authorized to order the payment of compensation for the benefit of the dependents of the deceased victim. The crime of strict liability for drug-induced deaths provides that any person who manufactures, distributes, or dispenses certain controlled dangerous substances is strictly liable for a death which results from the injection, inhalation or ingestion of that substance, and is guilty of a crime of the first degree. Under the bill's provisions, the payment only would be permitted to be ordered in cases in which a defendant has been charged.

AI Summary

This bill amends current law to add the crime of strict liability for drug-induced deaths to the list of crimes for which the Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) may order the payment of compensation for personal injury or death. Under the provisions of the bill, the VCCO would be authorized to order the payment of compensation for the benefit of the dependents of the deceased victim. The crime of strict liability for drug-induced deaths provides that any person who manufactures, distributes, or dispenses certain controlled dangerous substances is strictly liable for a death which results from the injection, inhalation or ingestion of that substance, and is guilty of a crime of the first degree. The payment would only be permitted to be ordered in cases in which a defendant has been charged.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 02/22/2024)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3745
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3745_I1.HTM
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