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NJ A1544
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Victoria Flynn
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AI Summary
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Simple assault against sports officials (referees, coaches, trainers, etc.) or players at youth sports events is upgraded from a disorderly persons offense to a fourth degree crime; if the victim is a minor under 18, it becomes a third degree crime
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Fourth degree convictions carry mandatory fines of $1,000-$10,000 (escalating with repeat offenses), exclusion from youth sports events for 1-4 years, and at least 20 hours of anger management training
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Third degree convictions carry mandatory fines of $2,500-$15,000 (escalating with repeat offenses), exclusion from youth sports events for 2-5 years, and at least 50 hours of anger management training
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Aggravated assault against sports officials or participants is classified as a third degree crime with the same enhanced penalties
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Harassment against sports officials during, immediately before, or after sports events is upgraded from a petty disorderly persons offense to a fourth degree crime
Legislative Description
Increases penalties for assault and harassment against sports officials and participants under certain circumstances.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/9/2024