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NJ S2821
Bill
Status
2/27/2024
Primary Sponsor
Paul Moriarty
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AI Summary
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Elevates assault against elected public officials and their immediate family members to aggravated assault, a third-degree crime punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment and fines up to $15,000.
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Makes stalking and harassment of elected officials or their immediate family members a third-degree crime, upgraded from fourth-degree for stalking and petty disorderly persons offense for harassment.
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Defines "immediate family member" as spouse, domestic partner, civil union partner, parent, sibling, child, and stepchild related by blood or law.
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Requires the State Police Superintendent and local police to provide police protection to elected officials and immediate family members when assault, harassment, or stalking crimes are committed against them, with protection duration determined case-by-case.
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Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 New Jersey legislative session, sponsored by Senator Angela V. McKnight (District 31, Hudson County).
Legislative Description
Imposes additional annual registration fee for electric vehicles; reduces rate of highway fuel taxes; authorizes DOT to conduct alternative revenue feasibility study.
Transportation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
2/27/2024