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NJ A1406
NJ A1406Creates offense of making false child abuse report; permits assessment of penalty.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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. It also allows for an additional civil penalty of up to $10,000, payable to the Department of Children and Families, to be assessed against a person convicted under this law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Bob Auth (R)*,
Angelica Jimenez (D)*,
Christian Barranco (R),
Annette Chaparro (D),
Robert Clifton (R),
Chris DePhillips (R),
John DiMaio (R),
Aura Dunn (R),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Erik Peterson (R),
Kevin Rooney (R),
Parker Space (R),
Edward Thomson (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1406 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A1500/1406_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A1500/1406_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1500/1406_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1500/1406_I1.PDF |
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