Provides that stalking victim's death may constitute criminal homicide under certain circumstances; establishes stalking as aggravating factor in sentencing of defendant.
This bill amends New Jersey law to treat deaths occurring during stalking as murder or aggravated manslaughter. If a person dies while being stalked, the stalker could face murder charges (felony murder) under certain circumstances, or be charged with aggravated manslaughter. The bill also adds stalking as an aggravating factor in sentencing for any criminal offense, meaning courts must consider it when determining penalties. This affects cases where stalking leads to death and all criminal cases involving stalking.
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in committee
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Introduction
Nov 2025
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Introduced Nov 10, 2025
Last action Nov 10, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Owen Henry
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