A 297

New Jersey General Assembly bill in Session 2026-2027.

Status: introduced. Latest action: January 13, 2026.

Motor vehicle theft-lower monetary threshold to constitute second degree crime.

Bill ID NJ-2026-2027-A-297
Session 2026-2027
Status introduced
Committee Judiciary
General Assembly introduced 2026-01-13
Criminal Justice Transportation
Summary

Lowers monetary threshold for certain motor vehicle theft to constitute second degree crime.

Sponsor
Kanitra, Paul
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-13 Status introduced
2026-01-13 Latest Action INT 1RA REF AJU
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