Increases penalties for motor vehicle theft; authorizes home detention for minors.

This bill increases penalties for motor vehicle theft in New Jersey by reclassifying it as a second-degree crime (previously often a third-degree offense). It adds specific fines: $500 for a first offense, $750 for a second, and $1,000 for a third or subsequent offense. Courts may also suspend driving privileges for up to 10 years for repeat offenders. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of stealing vehicles, imposing stricter financial and licensing consequences. It does not address home detention for minors, as that appears to be a misstatement in the bill title.