New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1319: Broadens riot; enhances penalties for certain crimes committed during riot; creates new crimes of mob intimidation and cyber-intimidation by publication; establishes duty in municipality to permit law enforcement to respond appropriately.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1319 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Broadens riot; enhances penalties for certain crimes committed during riot; creates new crimes of mob intimidation and cyber-intimidation by publication; establishes duty in municipality to permit law enforcement to respond appropriately. Primary sponsor: Joe Pennacchio (Republican), Bob Singer (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joe Pennacchio (Republican); Bob Singer (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.