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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Expands expungement eligibility; eliminates cap on number of convictions person may expunge; eliminates limitation on number of times person may be granted expungement. [SB-4209] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Expands expungement eligibility; eliminates cap on number of convictions person may expunge; eliminates limitation on number of times person may be granted expungement.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjie E. Wimberly Introduced In The Senate, Referred To Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/03/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Creates domestic violence Internet registry for certain public access; mandates counseling and community service and increases fines for certain domestic violence offenders. [SB-4203] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Creates domestic violence Internet registry for certain public access; mandates counseling and community service and increases fines for certain domestic violence offenders.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angela V. Mcknight Introduced In The Senate, Referred To Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/03/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

"J.B.'s Law;" amends Rules of Evidence to exclude creative or artistic expression in audio or video format from jury consideration in criminal proceedings. [SJR-156] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Arts and Culture ]
"J.B.'s Law;" amends Rules of Evidence to exclude creative or artistic expression in audio or video format from jury consideration in criminal proceedings.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjie E. Wimberly Introduced In The Senate, Referred To Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/03/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Clarifies exception to hearsay rule concerning medical diagnosis or treatment for purposes of providing, continuing, or ending mental health services. [SJR-157] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ]
Clarifies exception to hearsay rule concerning medical diagnosis or treatment for purposes of providing, continuing, or ending mental health services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjie E. Wimberly Introduced In The Senate, Referred To Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/03/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation, In Planning And Designing The New Oahu Community Correctional Center In Halawa, To Include A Circuit And District Court Facility And Establish A Release Procedure Under Which Detainees Or Inmates, Upon Release, Are Transported To A Site Other Than Residential Communities Or Public Spaces. [HCR-23] [Construction ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation, In Planning And Designing The New Oahu Community Correctional Center In Halawa, To Include A Circuit And District Court Facility And Establish A Release Procedure Under Which Detainees Or Inmates, Upon Release, Are Transported To A Site Other Than Residential Communities Or Public Spaces.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Kong Reported From Psm (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1895), With Recommendation Of Referral To Jdc. on 04/15/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Expands offenses for which juvenile may be waived to adult criminal court to include certain thefts or unlawful takings of motor vehicles; makes use of juvenile in theft of motor vehicle strict liability crime. [AB-5369] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Expands offenses for which juvenile may be waived to adult criminal court to include certain thefts or unlawful takings of motor vehicles; makes use of juvenile in theft of motor vehicle strict liability crime.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Auth Introduced, Referred To Assembly Judiciary Committee on 02/25/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Imposes criminal penalties for harboring aliens who have outstanding warrants and are unlawfully present in U.S. [SB-4160] [Crime ] [Immigration ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Imposes criminal penalties for harboring aliens who have outstanding warrants and are unlawfully present in U.S.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Parker Space Introduced In The Senate, Referred To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/25/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Clarifies installation of ignition interlock devices for certain DWI offenses. [SB-4144] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Criminal Justice ]
Clarifies installation of ignition interlock devices for certain DWI offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nicholas P. Scutari Approved P.l.2025, C.41. on 04/03/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes crime of selling or purchasing marijuana from unlicensed businesses. [SB-4154] [Cannabis ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Establishes crime of selling or purchasing marijuana from unlicensed businesses.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nicholas P. Scutari Introduced In The Senate, Referred To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/25/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

"Firearm and Ammunition Procurement Act"; establishes State procurement practices for firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories. [AB-5346] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
"Firearm and Ammunition Procurement Act"; establishes State procurement practices for firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Linda S. Carter Received In The Senate, Referred To Senate Judiciary Committee on 05/12/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires use of merchant category codes for purchases of firearms and ammunition. [AB-5345] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Consumer Protection ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Requires use of merchant category codes for purchases of firearms and ammunition.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Linda S. Carter Reported From Senate Committee, 2nd Reading on 06/19/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Revises design of primary election ballots and certain primary election procedures; provides for ballots to be arranged by office block; removes State committee members from primary process; requires reporting on primary elections by Division of Elections. [SB-4142] [Elections ]
Revises design of primary election ballots and certain primary election procedures; provides for ballots to be arranged by office block; removes State committee members from primary process; requires reporting on primary elections by Division of Elections.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nicholas P. Scutari Substituted By A5116 (3r) on 02/25/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Authorizes public bodies to continue using newspapers for required public notices and legal advertisements until certain specified date regardless of format; requires submission of certain subscription and other data. [SB-4136] [Media and Advertising ]
Authorizes public bodies to continue using newspapers for required public notices and legal advertisements until certain specified date regardless of format; requires submission of certain subscription and other data.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul A. Sarlo Approved P.l.2025, C.22. on 02/28/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits sentencing individual under 21 years of age to life imprisonment. [AB-5335] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ]
Prohibits sentencing individual under 21 years of age to life imprisonment.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jessica Ramirez Introduced, Referred To Assembly Judiciary Committee on 02/20/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Broadens public awareness signage to include notices in Chinese and Korean. [AB-5305] [Community Development ] [Human Services ]
Broadens public awareness signage to include notices in Chinese and Korean.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert J. Karabinchak Received In The Senate, Referred To Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/03/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires State Police to inform local law enforcement if certain prohibited persons attempt to purchase firearm or ammunition. [AB-5323] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
Requires State Police to inform local law enforcement if certain prohibited persons attempt to purchase firearm or ammunition.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Linda S. Carter Received In The Senate, Referred To Senate Law And Public Safety Committee on 05/12/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Upgrades penalties for certain prostitution crimes; creates crimes of leader of prostitution network and participant in prostitution network. [AB-5304] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
Upgrades penalties for certain prostitution crimes; creates crimes of leader of prostitution network and participant in prostitution network.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert J. Karabinchak Reported Out Of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading on 02/20/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires AG to review Statewide policy regarding investigation of human trafficking. [AB-5303] [Crime ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ]
Requires AG to review Statewide policy regarding investigation of human trafficking.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert J. Karabinchak Received In The Senate, Referred To Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/03/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires law enforcement use-of-force incidents to be reported within 24 hours. [AB-5324] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Requires law enforcement use-of-force incidents to be reported within 24 hours.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Verlina Maher Reynolds-Jackson Introduced, Referred To Assembly Judiciary Committee on 02/10/2025

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State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

Upgrades degree of crime of auto theft when committed in connection with home invasion or residential burglary. [AB-5316] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Upgrades degree of crime of auto theft when committed in connection with home invasion or residential burglary.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Webber Introduced, Referred To Assembly Judiciary Committee on 02/13/2025

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