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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Pennacchio | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Bob Singer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Jim Holzapfel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Testa, Michael L., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee