Creates "Punishing Rioters and Protecting Communities Act," broadens riot; enhances penalties certain riot-related criminal penalties; creates crimes of mob intimidation and cyber-intimidation by publication; establishes duty in municipality to permit law enforcement to respond appropriately.

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Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 19, 2026
Last action: Feb 19, 2026 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Session: 222
Momentum: 28 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from NJ's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 237 days quiet

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