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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicky Flynn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Al Barlas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Sean Kean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee