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Bill > S144
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill makes it a crime of the third degree to knowingly or willfully make a false report of child abuse. A crime of the third degree is ordinarily punishable by a term of imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. Also, the bill permits the assessment of an additional civil penalty of up to $10,000, payable to the State Treasurer for use by the Department of Children and Families.
AI Summary
This bill makes it a crime of the third degree, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $15,000 fine, to knowingly or willfully make a false report of child abuse. Additionally, the bill allows for the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $10,000, payable to the State Treasurer for use by the Department of Children and Families, against a person convicted under this law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 01/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S144 | 01/10/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S0500/144_I1.HTM | 01/10/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S0500/144_I1.PDF | 01/10/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S0500/144_I1.HTM | 01/15/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S0500/144_I1.PDF | 01/15/2020 |
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