Establishes crime of gang shoplifting.
S 1011 establishes "gang shoplifting" as a third-degree crime in New Jersey, targeting coordinated group actions at retail stores. It applies when two or more people enter a store openly and either steal items without paying full retail value or tamper with property to endanger people or damage the store. The law mandates a minimum one-year prison term with no parole eligibility for offenders, in addition to potential fines up to $15,000. This bill specifically addresses incidents involving organized groups, such as flash mobs, engaging in visible theft or property damage.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Brian Stack
DDemocratic
P
Jon Bramnick
RRepublican
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Tony Bucco
RRepublican
Co
Jim Holzapfel
RRepublican
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