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NJ A2502

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

John Allen

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Named in honor of slain Jersey City Detective MarcAnthony DiNardo

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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