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NJ S1627
Establishes crime of knowingly filing false report against law enforcement officers.
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Introduced
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes crime of knowingly filing false report against law enforcement officers.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new crime of knowingly filing a false report or providing false information to law enforcement authorities with the purpose of implicating a law enforcement officer in a crime, offense, or professional infraction that would warrant disciplinary action against the officer. The crime is classified as a third-degree offense, which is separate from the existing crimes of falsely incriminating another (second or third degree) and filing fictitious reports (fourth degree). The bill specifies that this new crime does not merge with the existing related crimes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1627 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1627_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1627_I1.PDF |
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