Bill > S3043

This bill amends New Jersey's law on assault, specifically N.J.S.2C:12-1, to enhance penalties when the victim is a child or a disabled person. The changes insert new provisions that classify assaulting a child under 13 years of age or a disabled person as a form of aggravated assault, which carries more severe penalties than simple assault. The bill defines a "disabled person" by referencing an existing law that outlines criteria for disability. This legislative action aims to provide greater protection and stricter consequences for those who commit assaults against vulnerable individuals.