New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 4097: Increases penalty for reckless vehicular homicide committed when driving while intoxicated under certain circumstances.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 4097 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases penalty for reckless vehicular homicide committed when driving while intoxicated under certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Wayne DeAngelo (Democratic), Annette Quijano (Democratic), Anthony Verrelli (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne DeAngelo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Annette Quijano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Anthony Verrelli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Angelozzi, Anthony | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Singh, Balvir | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Andrea Katz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“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