ACR13

Proposes constitutional amendment to restore the death penalty under certain circumstances.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey ACR13 proposes a constitutional amendment to reinstate the death penalty for certain murder convictions.

New Jersey ACR13 proposes a constitutional amendment to restore the death penalty for specific murder convictions. The amendment would require the Legislature to pass a new law to impose the death penalty in certain murder cases. It sets a higher burden of proof, requiring the jury to find without any doubt that all aggravating factors outweigh all mitigating factors. The amendment also establishes deadlines for death penalty appeals, including a 150-day limit for the New Jersey Supreme Court to issue an opinion.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee