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NJ S128

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nilsa Cruz-Perez

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Upgrades criminal mischief from a third-degree to a second-degree crime when a person purposely or knowingly causes a substantial interruption or impairment of power supply
  • Second-degree crime carries a penalty of 5-10 years imprisonment and fines up to $150,000, compared to 3-5 years and up to $15,000 for third-degree offenses
  • Amends N.J.S.2C:17-3 to separate power supply interruptions from other public services (water, oil, gas, communications, transportation), which remain third-degree offenses
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires businesses to report email address to Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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