Establishes new mitigating factor, reduced sentencing, and resentencing for certain defendants who are victims of abuse.

This bill establishes a new sentencing factor for New Jersey courts to consider when sentencing defendants who were victims of domestic violence or abuse at the time they committed a crime, and for whom the abuse was a contributing factor to the crime. It allows courts to reduce sentences, with specific ranges (up to 18 months for third-degree crimes, 3-5 years for second-degree, 5-10 years for first-degree). The bill also creates a process for defendants convicted before the law's effective date to petition for resentencing, requiring them to demonstrate they were victims of abuse that contributed to their conviction. To qualify, defendants must be incarcerated, have no pending appeals, and meet specific eligibility criteria including evidence of abuse from sources like domestic violence incident reports, protective orders, and professional testimony.