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NJ S344
Bill
Status
Passed
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Diegnan
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AI Summary
- Creates separate criminal offenses for recklessly versus purposely obstructing highways or public passages in New Jersey
- Upgrades reckless obstruction from a petty disorderly offense to a disorderly persons offense, increasing maximum penalties from 30 days imprisonment and $500 fine to 6 months imprisonment and $1,000 fine
- Establishes a fourth-degree crime for purposely obstructing highways in ways that delay or affect commerce, punishable by up to 18 months imprisonment and $10,000 fine
- Upgrades refusal to obey official orders to move from a highway obstruction from a petty disorderly offense to a disorderly persons offense
- Preserves existing protections for people gathered to hear a speaker or peacefully assemble, as well as situations where police can readily control crowd size or location
Legislative Description
Establishes School Safety and Security Task Force.
Withdrawn Because Approved
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2023, c.218.
1/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Education1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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