A 488 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Increases certain penalties for leaving scene of motor vehicle accident resulting in death or injury.

This bill increases penalties for drivers who knowingly leave the scene of a motor vehicle accident causing death or injury. It raises the fine from $2,500-$5,000 to $5,000-$10,000 and requires first-time offenders to forfeit their driver's license for one year. Repeat offenders permanently lose their license, though the existing 180-day imprisonment term remains unchanged. The law applies directly to drivers involved in such accidents who fail to stop, report, or provide assistance.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Gabe Rodriguez
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