NJ A2039

Expands enhanced penalties for endangering a person to include victims with any disability (not just developmental disabilities) and elderly persons aged 60 or older

Creates fourth degree crime for recklessly creating substantial risk of bodily injury to a person with a disability or elderly person (up to 18 months imprisonment and/or $10,000 fine)

Creates third degree crime for knowingly creating substantial risk of serious bodily injury to a person with a disability or elderly person (3-5 years imprisonment and/or $15,000 fine)

Creates second degree crime for knowingly creating substantial risk of death to a person with a disability or elderly person (5-10 years imprisonment and/or $150,000 fine)

Uses the Law Against Discrimination's broad definition of "disability," which includes physical disabilities, mental/psychological disabilities, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and AIDS/HIV infection