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NJ A2502
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
John Allen
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AI Summary
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Creates "MarcAnthony's Law" establishing a first-degree crime for using a stolen or defaced firearm to cause serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer, and a second-degree crime for causing bodily injury
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Named in honor of slain Jersey City Detective MarcAnthony DiNardo
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Upgrades the penalty for defacing a firearm from a third-degree crime to a second-degree crime, punishable by 5-10 years imprisonment and/or fines up to $150,000
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Increases the penalty for knowingly possessing or acquiring a defaced firearm from a fourth-degree crime to a third-degree crime, punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment and/or fines up to $15,000
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Specifies that a firearm is not considered "defaced" if it is refinished, rusted, or damaged from ordinary wear and tear, provided it has not been used in a crime
Legislative Description
Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure police officer; enhances penalties for defacing firearm.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/9/2024