Changes monetary threshold for certain fourth degree theft crimes.
This bill lowers the monetary threshold for certain fourth-degree theft crimes in New Jersey. It changes the law so that theft involving $100-$500 now qualifies as a fourth-degree crime (previously $200-$500), and theft under $100 becomes a disorderly persons offense (previously under $200). The same threshold adjustment applies to identity theft under N.J.S.2C:21-17, making cases involving under $100 a fourth-degree crime for single-victim incidents. These changes directly affect individuals committing low-value thefts or identity fraud, increasing the severity of penalties for offenses previously classified as less serious.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 12, 2024
Last action Dec 16, 2024
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Dec 16, 2024
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Dec 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Sep 12, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Jim Beach
DDemocratic
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