Establishes mandatory penalties for committing burglary and theft during a state of emergency.
This bill imposes mandatory penalties for burglary, robbery, or theft committed during a state of emergency declared under New Jersey's Disaster Control Act. It requires courts to impose a minimum six-month prison term or six months of community service (in addition to standard penalties) for these specific crimes when they occur during emergencies like natural disasters or war threats. The law applies to individuals who commit these acts while an emergency is ongoing, as defined by the Governor's emergency orders. It directly affects people charged with burglary, robbery, or theft during declared emergencies, with penalties enforced through municipal courts.
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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
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
lower
3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
P
Greg McGuckin
RRepublican
P
Paul Kanitra
RRepublican
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
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