"Daniel Kearney's Law"; establishes criminal penalties for driving in violation of probationary driver's license restrictions in certain circumstances.
S 3701, "Daniel Kearney's Law," creates criminal penalties for drivers who violate probationary license restrictions while under the influence of alcohol/drugs (R.S.39:4-50) or operating with a suspended license. It applies to drivers with probationary licenses who break these restrictions, particularly when combined with DUI or license suspension. The bill mandates a minimum prison term of one-third to one-half the sentence (or three years, whichever is greater) and requires a five-year to life license suspension for such violations. This amendment to New Jersey's reckless vehicular homicide law (N.J.S.2C:11-5) increases penalties for these specific offenses without changing general traffic laws.
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Introduced Feb 24, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Tony Bucco
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