S.1547

Increases prison time for certain persons convicted of a motor vehicle offense when license suspended for DUI.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1547 increases prison time for those convicted of motor vehicle offenses while their license is suspended for DUI.

New Jersey S1547 amends existing law to increase the prison time for individuals convicted of motor vehicle offenses while their driver's license is suspended for DUI. Specifically, the bill raises the penalty for a third or subsequent offense to imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not less than 30 days or more than 180 days. The bill also imposes fines and additional license suspensions for those who violate these provisions.

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Law and Public Safety Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee