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NJ S2863

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2024

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Zwicker

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new crime of reckless discharge of a firearm using live ammunition rounds unlawfully or without lawful purpose in New Jersey
  • First offense is a disorderly persons offense (up to 6 months imprisonment, $1,000 fine); second offense is a fourth degree crime (up to 18 months, $10,000 fine); third or subsequent offense is a third degree crime (3-5 years, $15,000 fine)
  • Penalties are upgraded by one degree if the discharge occurs within 100 yards of an occupied structure, school, college, university, school bus, or child care facility
  • Convictions under this law do not merge with other related convictions, and multiple sentences must run consecutively
  • Self-defense is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this statute

Legislative Description

Establishes one-time tax credits for certain organic farmers.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

3/4/2024

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth3/4/2024

Full Bill Text

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