Bill > S1246

This bill amends existing New Jersey law to establish mandatory penalties for committing burglary, robbery, or theft-related offenses during an ongoing state of emergency. Specifically, it adds a new provision that requires anyone convicted of these crimes during an emergency to serve an additional mandatory six-month prison sentence or complete six months of community service, on top of any penalties already prescribed for those offenses. The bill also clarifies that certain unlawful acts during an emergency, including those that jeopardize public safety or property, are considered disorderly person offenses, with existing penalties of up to six months imprisonment or a $1,000 fine, or both.