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NJ A2958
NJ A2958Provides mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for certain crimes of domestic violence.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill strengthens protections for victims of domestic violence by providing mandatory minimum terms of incarceration, with set periods of parole ineligibility, for offenders who commit physically violent acts. Under the provisions of the bill, a person convicted of any of the following crimes of domestic violence would be subject to the enhanced penalties provided in the bill: (1) Homicide, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-1 et seq.; (2) Aggravated assault and assault by auto or vessel pursuant to subsection b. and c. of N.J.S.2C:12-1; (3) Kidnapping, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-1; (4) Criminal restraint, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-2; (5) Sexual assault, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-2; and (6) Criminal sexual contact, pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-3. The bill provides that a person will be sentenced as follows: 18 months for a crime of the fourth degree, five years for a crime of the third degree, 10 years for a crime of the second degree, and 20 years for a crime of the first degree, unless the provisions of any other law provide for a higher mandatory minimum term. The court additionally will impose a period of parole ineligibility as follows: 18 months for a crime of the fourth degree, 42 months for a crime of the third degree, five years for a crime of the second degree, and 10 years for a crime of the first degree.
AI Summary
This bill establishes mandatory minimum prison sentences and periods of parole ineligibility for individuals convicted of specific domestic violence crimes, including homicide, aggravated assault, assault by auto or vessel, kidnapping, criminal restraint, sexual assault, and criminal sexual contact. These new penalties, which are intended to strengthen protections for victims, will apply unless another law mandates a longer minimum sentence. Specifically, the bill outlines mandatory minimum sentences of 18 months for a fourth-degree crime, five years for a third-degree crime, 10 years for a second-degree crime, and 20 years for a first-degree crime. In addition to these sentences, offenders will face a period during which they cannot be released on parole, set at 18 months for a fourth-degree crime, 42 months for a third-degree crime, five years for a second-degree crime, and 10 years for a first-degree crime. The bill will become effective four months after it is enacted.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2958 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2958_I1.HTM |
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