Criminalizes fifth or subsequent drunk driving offenses.
This bill makes a fifth or subsequent drunk driving conviction a third-degree crime in New Jersey, punishable by up to $15,000 in fines or 5 years in prison. It requires a 10-year driver's license suspension for these offenses, increasing to 20 years if the offense occurs near schools (on school property, within 1,000 feet, or at an unmarked school crossing with juveniles present). Offenders must complete alcohol education and treatment programs or face a mandatory two-day jail term and extended license suspension. The law applies to all fifth or subsequent DUI convictions occurring after its effective date.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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