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NJ A2741

NJ A2741
Grants immunity from civil liability to persons reporting information concerning crimes related to terrorism.


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

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that a person who reports information to a law enforcement official or law enforcement agency concerning the commission or suspected commission of a crime related to terrorism, or a conspiracy to commit any crime related to terrorism, shall have immunity from any civil liability on account of the report, unless the person has acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose. Under the bill, crimes related to terrorism include, but are not limited to, terrorism, section 2 of P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-2); producing or possessing chemical weapons, biological agents or nuclear or radiological devices, section 3 of P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-3); hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism, section 4 of P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-4); soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism, section 5 of P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-5); terroristic threats, N.J.S.2C:12-3; causing or risking widespread injury or damage, N.J.S.2C:17-2; and causing damage to a nuclear plant with the purpose to cause or threat to cause release of radiation, section 1 of P.L.1983, c.480 (C.2C:17-7).

AI Summary

This bill provides immunity from civil liability to persons who report information to law enforcement concerning the commission or suspected commission of crimes related to terrorism. Crimes related to terrorism include, but are not limited to, terrorism, producing or possessing chemical weapons or other dangerous devices, hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism, soliciting or providing material support for terrorism, making terroristic threats, causing widespread injury or damage, and damaging a nuclear plant. The bill aims to encourage members of the public to report information about potential threats to domestic security without fear of civil liability, in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 02/13/2020)

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