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DateLegislation04/03/2025L. 2025, c. 41 - Clarifies Installation of Ignition Interlock Devices for Certain DWI Offenses -- Effective Immediately05/24/2024L. 2024, c. 11 - Concerns Motor Vehicles Overtaking Certain Pedestrians and Persons Operating Bicycles and Personal Conveyances -- Effective Immediately02/01/2024L. 2023 c. 335 – Concerns Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages by Underage Persons- Effective January 16, 2024.01/26/2024L. 2023 c. 284 – Concerns Jurisdiction and Operations of Regional Municipal Courts – Effective August 1, 202401/22/2024L. 2022 c. 52 – c. 58 - Gun Control Legislation - Various Effective Dates01/22/2024L. 2023 c. 45 – Establishes the Crime of “Sexual Extortion” – Effective May 8, 202301/22/2024L. 2023 c. 46 – Clarifies Penalties for Certain Violations of Pretrial Services; Directs Prosecutors to Provide Written Notice of Release to Victim – Effective May 8, 202301/22/2024L. 2023, c. 191 – Concerns Use of Ignition Interlock Devices for Drunk Driving – Various Effective Dates02/23/2022L. 2021, c. 358 – Requires Prosecutor or State Police to Notify Certain Family or Household Members and Victims when Firearms are Returned to Person Charged with Domestic Violence or Subject to Extreme Risk Protection Order – Effective August 1, 202212/30/2021L. 2021, c. 312 – Expands Scope of Inmate Reentry Assistance and Benefits – Effective December 21, 202112/27/2021L. 2021, c. 259 – Requires Residential Landlords to Equip Steam Radiators with Protective Covers – Effective February 1, 202212/27/2021L. 2021, c. 293 – Provides that AOC Shall Administer Program for Municipal Courts Allowing Defendants to Engage in Online Plea Negotiations, Entry of Guilty Plea, and Payment of Fine or Penalty – Effective February 1, 202212/27/2021L. 2021, c. 298 - Clarifies Classification in this State of Criminal Offenses Committed in Other States or Under Federal Law – Effective November 8, 202108/05/2021L. 2021, c. 194 - Requires motorists operating vehicles to maintain reasonable and safe distance when overtaking pedestrians and certain bicycles.07/12/2021L. 2021, c. 172 - Increases Strangulation Assault to Crime of Second Degree05/27/2021L. 2021, c. 83 - stablishes trunk fighting as animal cruelty offense and crime of the third degree and imposes civil penalties04/13/2021L. 2021, c. 38-equires law enforcement to provide written warning and parent/guardian notification for underage possession or consumption of alcoholic beverage, cannabis, marijuana, or hashish – Effective March 26, 202103/15/2021L. 2021, c. 25-Revises consequences for underage possession or consumption of various forms of cannabis included in legislation passed by both Houses of Legislature; requires AG reports, reviewable by task force, on law enforcement interactions on underage violations - Effective immediately03/02/2021L. 2021, c. 9 - Reclassifies Possession of Psilocybin as a Disorderly Persons Offense -- Effective February 4, 202103/02/2021L. 2021, c. 16 - "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act" - Effective Immediately03/02/2021L. 2021, c. 19 - Provides for Certain Criminal and Civil Justice Reforms, Particularly Legal Consequences Associated with Certain Marijuana and Hashish Offenses as well as Raising Awareness of Available Expungement Relief -- Various Effective Dates03/02/2021L. 2021, c. 24 - Amends Certain Provisions and Effective Date Applicable to Disclosure of Personal Information of Judicial Officers, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement Officers - "Daniel's Law", PL 2020, c. 12511/24/2020L. 2002, c. 125 – Daniel’s Law – Prohibits Disclosure of Certain Personal Information of Active, Formerly Active, and Retired Judicial Officers, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement Officers, and Their Family Members; Establishes Crime and Civil Action for Disclosing Such Information11/02/2020L. 2002, c. 73 – Includes False Incrimination and Filing False Police Report as Form of Bias Intimidation; Establishes Crime of False 9-1-1- Call with Purpose to Intimidate or Harass Based on Race or Other Protected Class – Effective August 31, 202008/19/2020L. 2019, c. 276 - Concerns Driver's License Suspension for Certain Crimes and Offenses - Part II - Effective January 1, 2021, except for Section 12 and subsection b. of Section 20 which took effect on December 27, 201905/08/2020L. 2019, c. 301 - Eliminates Motor Vehicle Surcharges Following Retirement of Bonds and Debts Tied to Surcharges05/05/2020Executive Order 135 - Suspending In-Person Requirements for Marriages and Receipt of Working Papers for Minors - Effective May 4, 202004/17/2020L. 2020, c. 26 - Allows Remote Notarial Acts During Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency Declared by Governor in Executive Order 103 of 2020 - Effective April 14, 202004/06/2020PL 2019, c. 425 - Prohibits Sale or Distribution of Flavored Vapor Products - Effective April 20, 202003/31/2020L. 2019, c. 399 – Enhances Penalties Related to Counterfeit Drugs – Effective July 11, 202003/19/2020L. 2019, c. 370 – Imposes motor vehicle penalty points for certain violations of “move over law”; establishes public awareness campaign, designated as “Slow Down or Move Over, It’s the Law.” – Effective September 1, 202003/11/20201. L. 2019, c. 505 - Revises certain penalties for illegal operation of snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle or dirt bike – Effective April 1, 202003/11/20202. L. 2019, c. 375 - Requires employers to post notice for employees on employee misclassification – Effective April 1, 202003/02/2020L. 2019, c. 507 - Prohibits Sale, Lease, Rent or Installation of Certain Equipment or Products Containing Hydrofluorocarbons or Other Greenhouse Gases02/27/2020L. 2019, c. 276 - Concerns Driver's License Suspension for Certain Crimes and Offenses - Part 102/26/2020L. 2019, c. 481 - Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms.02/13/2020L. 2019, c. 372 - Concerns Stop-Work Orders - Effective January 20, 202002/13/2020L. 2019, c. 373 - Concerns Penalties for Misclassification of Employees - Effective January 20, 202001/24/2020L. 2019, c. 271 – Creates Two Categories of Driver’s Licenses and Identification Cards; Allows Residents Unable to Provide Lawful Presence in the U.S. to Receive Permits, and Standard Driver’s Licenses or Identification Cards; Permits MVC to Increase Certain Fees – Effective January 1, 202101/10/2020P.L. 2019, c. 269 - Revises Expungement Eligibility and Procedures, Including New "Clean Slate" Automated Process to Render Convictions and Related Records Inaccessible; Creates E-filing System for Expungements; Eliminates Expungement Filing Fees; Appropriates $15 million to DLPS for Implementation12/26/2019L. 2018, c. 47 - Imposes Surcharge on Prearranged Rides and Increases Certain Fee Associated with Motor Vehicle Violations - Effective July 1, 2018 except Section 4 Effective Oct. 1, 201808/27/2019L. 2019, c. 248 - Revises Certain Drunk Driving Penalties; Expands Use of Ignition Interlock Devices -- Effective Dec. 1, 201908/26/2019L. 2019, c. 212 - Concerns Law Regarding Failure to Pay Wage - Effective Aug. 6, 2019 and Oct. 1, 201908/15/2019L. 2019, c. 216 - Revises Certain Penalties for Public Movers and Warehousemen -- Effective Dec. 1, 201908/14/2019L. 2019, c. 223 Establishes Third Degree Crime for Owning or Possessing Animal or Dog Fighting Paraphernalia and Establishes Civil Penalty - Effective Aug. 9, 201907/26/2019L. 2019, c. 153 - Revises Requirements to Authorize and Access Medical Cannabis; Establishes Cannabis Regulatory Commission; Revises Permit Requirements for Alternative Treatment Centers; and Establishes Additional legal Protections for Patients and Caregivers – Effective Immediately07/09/2019L. 2019, c. 158 - Stop Work Orders Related to Prevailing Wage and Construction Worker Employment - Amends N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.35 - Effective July 9, 201905/10/2019L. 2019, c. 108 - Provides that Certain Persons Who Commit Act of Sexual Penetration or Sexual Contact with Students Who Are At 8 but Less Than 22 Years Old Are Guilty of Sexual Assault or Criminal Sexual Contact -- Effective May 10, 201905/07/2019l. 2019, C. 83 - Revises the Standard for Warrantless Seizure of an Animal at Risk Due to a Violation of the Law Concerning the Necessary Care and Tethering of an Animal -- Effective May 7, 201904/22/2019L. 2019, c. 40 Upgrades Penalty for Failing to Report Act of Sexual Abuse Against Child - Effective Immediately10/04/2018L. 2018, c. 121- Revises and Expands Laws on Trespass and Vandalism on Agricultural and Horticultural Lands -- Effective Oct. 4, 201808/30/2018L.2018, c. 42 Prohibits the Marriage or Civil Union of Any Person Under Age 18 -- Effective June 22, 2018.08/30/2018L.2018, c. 35 Extreme Risk Protective Order Act of 2019 -- Effective Sept. 1, 2019.08/02/2018Amends N.J.S.A. 39:5-3 and Provides that Charges for a Violation of N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.18 Must be Filed Within 90 Days After the Offense -- L. 2017, c. 249 -- Effective Jan. 8, 2018.08/02/2018Amends the Expungement Process for Convictions of Crimes, Disorderly Persons, and Petty Disorderly Persons Offenses -- L. 2017, c. 244 -- Effective Oct. 1, 201808/15/2017P.L. 2017, c. 189 - Establishes Requirements Concerning Necessary Care of Dogs, Domestic Companion Animals, and Service Animals, and For Tethering of Dogs -- Effective Aug. 7, 201708/01/2017P.L. 2017, c.118 - Raises Minimum Age for Purchase and Sale of Tobacco Products and Electronic Smoking Devices from 19 to 21 --Effective Nov. 1, 201707/27/2017P.L. 2017, c. 156: Creates Fencing Crime Involving Stolen Domestic Companion Animals -- Effective July 21, 201707/27/2017P.L. 2017, c. 165: Establishes New Crime of Strict Liability Vehicular Homicide -- Effective July 21, 201706/30/2017Enhances protections for domestic violence victims by restricting access to firearms by certain persons; provides for minimum terms of incarceration for offenders who commit physically violent acts. -- P.L. 2016, c. 91 -- Effective Aug. 1,201705/11/2017Grants Drivers Additional Time to Resolve Parking Violations Prior to License or Registration Suspension -- P.L. 2017, c. 75 -- Effective Dec. 1, 201705/01/2017Creates Prosecutorial Veteran’s Diversion Program – P.L. 2017, c.42 – Effective Dec. 1, 2017.01/29/2016Expands Time for Renewal of Driver's License, Registration, and Inspection by Certain Military Personnel and Their Families - P.L. 2015, c. 299 - Effective Jan. 19, 201601/29/2016Prohibits Sale or Distribution of Liquid Nicotine Except in Child-Resistant Containers; Civil Penalty - P.L. 2015, c.294 - Effective Aug. 1, 201601/29/2016Creates a Definition of Certified Mail - P.L. 2015, c.251 - Effective Jan. 19, 201601/25/2016Requires Drivers to Slow Down Before Passing a Slow Moving Vehicle - P.L. 2015, c. 292 - Effective Jan. 1, 201701/25/2016Enhances Penalty for Tampering With Evidence After Fleeing the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death - P.L. 2015, c. 265 - Effective Jan. 19, 201601/25/2016Expands DNA Database to Include Samples From Disorderly Persons Who Are Fingerprinted For Certain Offenses - P.L. 2015, c. 263 - Effective July 1, 201701/25/2016Establishes Crime for Fraudulent Use of Social Security Number to Collect Lottery Winnings - P.L. 2015, c. 259 - Effective Jan. 19, 201601/25/2016Requires DMVA to Develop Mentoring Program to Assist Justice-Involved Veterans - P.L. 2015, c. 246 - Effective March 19, 201601/25/2016Prohibits Posting, Publishing on the Internet, or Disclosing Certain Information Regarding Law Enforcement Officers - P.L. 2015, c.226 - Effective Jan. 19, 201601/25/2016Exempts Disabled Veterans and Purple Heart Recipients From Payment of Municipal Parking Meter Fees Under Certain Circumstances - P.L. 2015, c. 218 - Effective March 1, 201601/21/2016Revises Laws Regarding the Expungement of Crimes and Disorderly Persons Offenses - P.L. 2015, c.261 - Effective April 18, 201612/14/2015Upgrades Crime of False Public Alarm; Establishes Reporting Requirements Concerning Crime - P.L. 2015, c.156 - Effective March 1, 201612/01/2015Revises Standards Related to Forensic DNA Testing - P.L. 2015, c.127 - Effective March 1, 201611/19/2015Upgrades Violation of a Stalking Restraining Order to a Crime of the Third Degree - P.L. 2015, c.141 - Effective Nov. 9, 201508/21/2015Implements Current Car Seat Safety Recommendations - L. 2015, c. 50 - Effective Sept. 1, 201508/10/2015Revises Requirements for Establishment of Central Municipal Courts - P.L. 2015, C. 103 - Effective Aug. 10, 201501/09/2015Requires Certain Police Vehicles to be Equipped With Cameras - P.L. 2014, c. 54 - Effective March 1, 2015