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NJ A340
NJ A340Requires order of restitution to child of parent or guardian killed by drunk driver.
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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 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 that when a parent or guardian is killed by a drunk driver, the court must order the convicted driver to pay restitution to the deceased's minor child. This restitution is specifically for the loss of financial support the child experiences due to the death, and the court must consider this loss until the child turns 18, or 21 if the child has a disability. The bill also mandates that any restitution ordered for this loss of financial support must cover a period of at least five years, building upon existing laws that already require courts to order restitution when a victim suffers a loss and the defendant can afford to pay.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A340 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/340_I1.HTM |
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