All Roll Calls
Yes: 110 • No: 1
New JerseyS3006220th Legislature (2024-2025)SenateWALLET
Establishes crimes of home invasion burglary and residential burglary.*
Sponsored By: Anthony M. Bucco (Republican), Vin Gopal (Democratic), Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic), Alexander Schnall (Democratic), Brian P. Stack (Democratic), Sterley S. Stanley (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Burglary convictions can block professional licenses
New Jersey's Division of Consumer Affairs can deny a professional license because of a home invasion burglary or residential burglary conviction. A conviction is a possible reason for denial, not an automatic ban.
Recovery Court remains an option for burglary
People charged with residential burglary can still be considered for special probation, also called Recovery Court. This option remains available despite the crime's inclusion under the No Early Release Act. Entry into the program is not guaranteed.
Armed juveniles face possible adult trials
Juveniles charged with home invasion burglary or residential burglary while possessing a firearm can be transferred to adult court. The law allows this transfer; it does not require an adult trial in every case.
New crimes and penalties for home burglary
New Jersey creates residential burglary: entering or secretly remaining in a dwelling without permission, intending to commit an offense there. A dwelling includes a permanent structure intended and currently used as a private home, or any place adapted for overnight stays. Residential burglary is a second-degree crime carrying 5 to 10 years in prison, a fine up to $150,000, or both. Home invasion burglary adds carrying a deadly weapon or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury during the burglary or attempt. This first-degree crime carries 10 to 20 years in prison, a fine up to $200,000, or both.
Burglary parole limits include an exception
People convicted of either new burglary crime must serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before parole eligibility. Residential burglary has an exception: defendants must prove they reasonably believed nobody else was in the residence. They must show this is more likely than not, the standard called a preponderance of the evidence. Using or possessing a firearm or stolen motor vehicle during either offense requires a prison term beyond the standard range.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Anthony M. Bucco
Republican • Senate
Vin Gopal
Democratic • Senate
Robert J. Karabinchak
Democratic • House
Alexander Schnall
Democratic • House
Brian P. Stack
Democratic • Senate
Sterley S. Stanley
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Carmen F. Amato Jr.
Republican • Senate
David Bailey Jr.
Democratic • House
Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.
Democratic • Senate
Dan Hutchison
Democratic • House
John F. McKeon
Democratic • Senate
Cody D. Miller
Democratic • House
Paul D. Moriarty
Democratic • Senate
Declan J. O'Scanlon Jr.
Republican • Senate
William B. Sampson IV
Democratic • House
Paul A. Sarlo
Democratic • Senate
Parker Space
Republican • Senate
Douglas J. Steinhardt
Republican • Senate
Michael L. Testa Jr.
Republican • Senate
Shirley K. Turner
Democratic • Senate
Benjie E. Wimberly
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 9/26/2024
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 74 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/28/2024
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 36 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor — P.L.2024, c.83.
10/18/2024GovernorPassed Assembly, PBH — (74-0-0)
9/26/2024HouseSubstituted for A4299 (1R)
9/26/2024HouseReported, 2nd Reading in Assembly
9/19/2024HouseTRANS Assembly State and Local Government Committee
9/19/2024HouseReceived in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
6/28/2024HousePassed Senate — (36-1)
6/28/2024SenateREP/SCS, 2nd Reading in Senate
6/26/2024SenateReferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
5/16/2024SenateREP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate
5/16/2024SenateIntroduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
3/18/2024Senate
Bill Text
Version RI
2/4/2025
Version PL2024
12/2/2024
Version AL2024
11/7/2024
Senate Budget and Appropriations (6/26/24 SCS S3204)
9/27/2024
Assembly State and Local Government Substitute (9/19/24 SCS S3204)
9/20/2024
7/3/24; SCS S3204
7/3/2024
Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/26/24 SCS S3204)
6/27/2024
Senate Judiciary (5/16/24 1R)
6/27/2024
Senate Judiciary Substitute (5/16/24)
5/17/2024
As Introduced
4/12/2024
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