S 128 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Upgrades offense of criminal mischief if person interrupts or impairs power supply.

S 128 amends New Jersey's criminal mischief law to specifically upgrade the offense when someone intentionally interrupts or impairs the supply of power. Currently, causing such power disruption is a third-degree crime (3-5 years in prison, up to $15,000 fine), but this bill makes it a second-degree crime (5-10 years, up to $150,000 fine). The change directly affects individuals who deliberately disrupt power infrastructure, such as damaging electrical lines or systems. This policy update increases penalties for power-related disruptions without altering the definition of the crime.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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