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NJ S1937
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Vitale
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AI Summary
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Upgrades simple assault committed against a registered security officer to aggravated assault under New Jersey law (N.J.S.2C:12-1)
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Applies when the security officer is clearly identifiable as performing their duties or targeted because of their status as a security officer
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Aggravated assault against a security officer is a third-degree crime if bodily injury occurs (3-5 years imprisonment, up to $15,000 fine) or a fourth-degree crime otherwise (up to 18 months imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine)
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Adds security officers registered under the Security Officer Registration Act to the existing list of protected persons that includes law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, school employees, judges, corrections officers, and healthcare workers
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Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session, sponsored by Senator Holly T. Schepisi (District 39, Bergen County)
Legislative Description
Requires public and nonpublic secondary schools to annually conduct written or verbal substance use screening on all students using a particular screening program.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/9/2024