Clarifies sentencing under certain circumstances.
This bill clarifies how New Jersey courts determine sentences by explicitly listing specific aggravating and mitigating circumstances judges must consider. It requires courts to weigh factors such as the severity of harm to vulnerable victims, the defendant's role in organized crime, and whether the crime involved domestic violence or attacks on public servants. Additionally, the legislation allows judges to consider leniency based on the defendant's lack of intent to cause harm, strong provocation, or compensation to the victim. Ultimately, the law aims to provide clearer guidelines for sentencing decisions across a wide range of criminal offenses.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 18, 2026
Last action Jun 30, 2026
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3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Annette Quijano
DDemocratic
P
Eliana Pintor Marin
DDemocratic
P
Yvonne Lopez
DDemocratic
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