S.596

Requires mandatory imprisonment for crime or offense committed against elderly person.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S596 mandates imprisonment for crimes against elderly persons, with a non-parole minimum term.

New Jersey S596 introduces mandatory imprisonment for crimes or offenses committed against elderly persons, defined as those 60 years of age or older. The bill requires a minimum term of incarceration, set between one-third to one-half of the total sentence, during which parole is not allowed. This act aims to ensure stricter penalties for crimes targeting the elderly.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee