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NJ S1293
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nellie Pou
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AI Summary
- Upgrades unlicensed entry into structures (research facilities, utility property, airports) from a disorderly persons offense to a fourth-degree crime when the trespasser possesses a firearm, punishable by up to 18 months imprisonment and $10,000 fine
- Elevates fourth-degree trespassing offenses (schools, dwellings, power plants, water treatment facilities, nuclear plants) to third-degree crimes when committed while possessing a firearm, punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment and up to $15,000 fine
- Upgrades defiant trespassing (entering posted no-trespassing areas) from a petty disorderly persons offense to a disorderly persons offense when the trespasser has a firearm, punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment and $1,000 fine
- Enhanced penalties apply regardless of whether the person holds a valid permit to carry a handgun
- Posted "no firearms" signage creates a legal inference that armed trespassers knew they lacked permission to enter and did not reasonably believe they had authorization
Legislative Description
Expands number of health care professions profiled under "New Jersey Health Care Consumer Information Act."
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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