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NJ A294
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Paul Kanitra
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AI Summary
- Creates a new third degree crime of "gang assault" in New Jersey when a person intentionally causes bodily injury to another while aided by two or more other persons actually present
- Defines "bodily injury" as physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition, consistent with existing N.J.S.2C:11-1 definitions
- Punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both
- Modeled after New York Penal Law § 120.06
- Sponsored by Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (District 10 - Monmouth and Ocean counties) and pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session
Legislative Description
Establishes third degree crime of gang assault.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
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