Auto theft-related deaths and injuries now covered under felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated assault statutes.

This bill amends New Jersey's felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated assault statutes to include any death or bodily injury occurring during the commission of auto theft. Under the new law, if someone causes death or injury while stealing a car, it falls under these criminal categories. The bill also updates the aggravated assault statute to include causing injury during an auto theft. These changes aim to ensure that auto theft-related deaths and injuries are appropriately addressed under the state's criminal laws.

Auto theft-related deaths and injuries now covered under felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated assault statutes.

This bill amends New Jersey's felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated assault statutes to include any death or bodily injury occurring during the commission of auto theft. Under the new law, if someone causes death or injury while stealing a car, it falls under these criminal categories. The bill also updates the aggravated assault statute to include causing injury during an auto theft. These changes aim to ensure that auto theft-related deaths and injuries are appropriately addressed under the state's criminal laws.