NJ A4169

Amends New Jersey's endangering an injured victim statute (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1.2) to explicitly include filming, photographing, or otherwise recording an assault as a form of "encouraging" the injury-causing act

Applies when a person records another causing bodily injury and then leaves the scene knowing the victim is physically helpless, mentally incapacitated, or unable to care for themselves

Classified as a third-degree crime, punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment, a fine up to $15,000, or both

Provides an affirmative defense if the defendant summoned medical treatment and protected the victim from further harm until emergency personnel arrived

Introduced February 19, 2026 by Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy (District 7, Burlington) in response to incidents of bystanders recording violent attacks without rendering aid