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NJ A2021
NJ A2021Makes it aggravated sexual assault or sexual contact for transportation network company or taxicab driver to commit act of sexual penetration or sexual contact using coercion or without permission on passenger.
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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 provides that if a transportation network company driver or a taxicab driver commits an act of sexual penetration or sexual contact using coercion or without the victim's affirmative and freely-given permission and the victim is a passenger, the driver is guilty of the crime of aggravated sexual assault. If the driver commits an act of sexual contact under these circumstances, the driver is guilty of aggravated sexual contact. Aggravated sexual assault is a crime of the first degree, which is punishable by 10-20 years imprisonment, up to a $200,000 fine, or both. Aggravated criminal sexual contact is a crime of the third degree, which is punishable by three to five years imprisonment, up to a $15,000 fine, or both. A "transportation network company driver" is defined in the bill as having the same meaning as provided in section 2 of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-2).
AI Summary
This bill makes it a crime of aggravated sexual assault for a transportation network company driver, which is defined as a driver for services like Uber or Lyft as outlined in a previous law, or a taxicab driver, to commit an act of sexual penetration using coercion or without a passenger's permission. If the driver commits an act of sexual contact under these same circumstances, it will be considered aggravated criminal sexual contact. Aggravated sexual assault is a first-degree crime, carrying a penalty of 10 to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $200,000, or both, while aggravated criminal sexual contact is a third-degree crime, punishable by three to five years in prison, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. The bill amends existing laws to include these specific provisions related to drivers and their passengers.
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/A2021 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2021_I1.HTM |
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