S 1966 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Creates offense of tracking for unlawful purpose; imposes enhanced penalties.

This bill creates a new fourth-degree crime for using GPS or location-tracking devices to follow a vehicle with intent to commit an unlawful act, such as in domestic violence, sexual assault, or vehicle theft cases. It directly affects individuals who misuse tracking technology to monitor others for criminal purposes. The key provision mandates that this offense be sentenced under enhanced penalties, requiring a minimum five-year prison term (instead of standard penalties for fourth-degree crimes). The bill aims to address risks posed by technology misuse, without altering existing sentencing for other offenses.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Holly Schepisi
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