New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2396: Upgrades burglary of a residence as a crime of the second degree; upgrades it to a crime of the first degree if committed while armed.

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

Plain-language summary

S 2396 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Upgrades burglary of a residence as a crime of the second degree; upgrades it to a crime of the first degree if committed while armed. Primary sponsor: Tony Bucco (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tony Bucco (Republican). 5 co-sponsors.