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NJ A2785
NJ A2785Increases prison time for certain persons convicted of a motor vehicle offense when license suspended for DUI.
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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 increases the prison time for persons who are convicted of a motor vehicle offense during a period when their driver's license is suspended for a third or subsequent DUI offense or for a third or subsequent refusal to take a chemical or breathalyzer test when stopped for a suspected DUI offense. Under current law, an individual found guilty for a third or subsequent time of operating a motor vehicle while their license is suspended is subject to imprisonment in the county jail for a period of 10 days. This bill would increase that term of imprisonment to a period of not less than 30 days or more than 180 days in those cases where the violator's driver's license is suspended for a third or subsequent driving under the influence (DUI) offense or for refusing to take a breathalyzer or chemical test when stopped for a suspected DUI offense. The other penalties remain substantially the same as those for anyone convicted of driving during a period when their driver's license is suspended for a third or subsequent time: a fine of $1,000 and the revocation of the violator's motor vehicle registration privilege when the violations leading to the suspension are for the same offense.
AI Summary
This bill increases the prison time for individuals convicted of a motor vehicle offense while their driver's license is suspended due to a third or subsequent driving under the influence (DUI) offense or a third or subsequent refusal to take a breathalyzer or chemical test when stopped for a suspected DUI. Currently, a person convicted of driving with a suspended license for a third or subsequent time faces 10 days in county jail. This bill would raise that minimum jail time to 30 days and allow for up to 180 days, while keeping the existing $1,000 fine and revocation of vehicle registration for such offenses. DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence, which refers to operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness 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/A2785 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2785_I1.HTM |
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