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NJ A2592

NJ A2592
Requires life imprisonment without parole for persons convicted of the murder of a minor under the age of 18 in the course of the commission of a sex crime.


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Introduced
02/20/2014
In Committee
12/14/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2016

Introduced Session

2014-2015 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires life imprisonment without parole for persons convicted of the murder of a minor under the age of 18 in the course of the commission of a sex crime.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to require a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment without parole for individuals convicted of murdering a minor under the age of 18 during the commission of a sex crime, such as sexual assault. Previously, the age threshold for this specific mandatory life sentence was 14 years old, and this change raises it to 18 years old, ensuring that the murder of any person under 18 in the context of a sex crime will result in the strictest possible punishment, meaning the convicted individual will never be eligible for release on parole.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading (on 12/14/2015)

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