NJ A3746

Amends New Jersey's "endangering an injured victim" statute to explicitly include filming, photographing, or otherwise recording an assault as a form of criminal encouragement of bodily injury

Applies when the person recording the assault then leaves the scene knowing the victim is physically helpless, mentally incapacitated, or unable to care for themselves

Classifies the offense as a third-degree crime, punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment, a fine up to $15,000, or both

Provides an affirmative defense if the defendant summoned medical treatment or knew it had been summoned, and protected the victim until emergency personnel arrived

Responds to incidents of violent attacks against Asian Americans in New York City where bystanders recorded assaults without rendering aid or calling for help