New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 397: Creates first degree crime of home invasion, upgrades certain residential burglaries to second degree crime; requires juvenile carjacking and home invasion offenses be tried in county where delinquency occurred.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

A 397 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates first degree crime of home invasion, upgrades certain residential burglaries to second degree crime; requires juvenile carjacking and home invasion offenses be tried in county where delinquency occurred. Primary sponsor: Vicky Flynn (Republican), Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Vicky Flynn (Republican); Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.