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NJ S1485

NJ S1485
Criminalizes fraudulently pretending to be transportation network company driver.


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Introduced
02/13/2020
In Committee
11/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill criminalizes fraudulently pretending to be a transportation network company driver. Under this bill, it is a crime of the fourth degree if a person falsely pretends to be a transportation network company driver for the purpose of obtaining a benefit for himself or another or to injure or defraud another. In addition, if the person knowingly exhibits or displays a falsely purported identifying marker as set forth in section 23 of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-23) or some other identification, then it is a crime of the third degree. Transportation network company driver is defined in the bill as having the same meaning as provided in section 2 of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-2) and benefit as having the same meaning as provided in N.J.S.2C:21-17. A crime of the fourth degree is punishable by up to 18 months imprisonment, a fine up to $10,000, or both. A crime of the third degree carries a penalty of three to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.

AI Summary

This bill criminalizes fraudulently pretending to be a transportation network company (TNC) driver. It establishes that it is a fourth-degree crime to falsely claim to be a TNC driver to obtain a benefit or to injure or defraud another. If the person also knowingly exhibits or displays a falsely purported identifying marker, it becomes a third-degree crime. The bill defines TNC driver and benefit, and specifies that providing cash rides is not a crime under this law. A fourth-degree crime carries up to 18 months imprisonment and a $10,000 fine, while a third-degree crime has a penalty of 3 to 5 years imprisonment and a $15,000 fine.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 11/15/2021)

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