New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 5154: Requires jury, rather than court, to determine whether certain defendants are persistent offenders.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5154 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on May 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires jury, rather than court, to determine whether certain defendants are persistent offenders. Primary sponsor: Ellen Park (Democratic), Rowan, Maureen, Robert Karabinchak (Democratic), Brian Stack (Democratic), Shirley Turner (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 22, 2026): Approved P.L.2026, c.53.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Rowan, Maureen | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Robert Karabinchak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Brian Stack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Shirley Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved P.L.2026, c.53.
- Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (78-0-0)
- Received in the Assembly, 2nd Reading on Concurrence
- Passed by the Senate (40-0)
- Substituted for S4417 (1R)
- Senate Amendment (36-0) (Stack)
- Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading
- Passed by the Assembly (78-0-1)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee