Increases penalties for motor vehicle theft; authorizes home detention for minors.

This bill amends New Jersey's theft statute to reclassify motor vehicle theft as a second-degree crime (previously third-degree), increasing penalties. It adds a new fine structure: $500 for a first offense, $750 for a second, and $1,000 for a third or subsequent offense, with courts able to suspend driving privileges for up to 10 years. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of stealing vehicles, including repeat offenders. Note: The bill title mentions "home detention for minors," but the provided text only addresses theft penalties and driving sanctions - no home detention provisions are included in the cited sections. The bill is pending before the Assembly Judiciary Committee.