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NJ A 5690
"Jackson's Law"; requires mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for leaving scene of accident resulting in death and makes certain juveniles eligible for waiver for this offense.
In brief
NJ A 5690 is a state bill in NJ: “"Jackson's Law"; requires mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for leaving scene of accident resulting in death and makes certain juveniles eligible for waiver for this offense.” It was introduced on Oct 19, 2026 in the Assembly, during the 222 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Oct 19, 2026) reads: “Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee”. Its sponsor is McGuckin, Gregory P. (Republican), with 1 cosponsor. CSWH lists it under the cause End mandatory minimums. The facts here come from State legislature (njleg.state.nj.us) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- Oct 19, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
- Sponsors
- McGuckin, Gregory P. (Republican)
- Clifton, Robert D. (Republican), cosponsor
- Started in
- Assembly
- Introduced
- Oct 19, 2026
- Session
- 222
Our summary: NJ A 5690 requires a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and makes certain juveniles eligible for waiver; referred to Judiciary Committee. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5690
- Open States: openstates.org/nj/bills/222/A5690/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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