This bill establishes the crime of victimization of a senior citizen or a person with a disability in New Jersey. A person can be charged with this crime if they commit, attempt, conspire, or threaten to commit any offense against a senior citizen (defined as someone 62 years of age or older) or a person with a disability (defined as someone with a significant physical or mental impairment). The crime of victimization is graded one degree higher than the underlying offense, with specific provisions for sentencing based on the degree of the underlying crime. For first-degree crimes, the sentence can range from 20 years to life imprisonment, along with a mandatory term of parole supervision.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that convictions for victimization will not merge with convictions for the underlying offenses, meaning separate sentences will be imposed. It also includes provisions for post-incarceration parole supervision for those convicted of first or second-degree crimes. This legislation aims to enhance protections for vulnerable populations, ensuring that crimes against them are treated with the seriousness they warrant.