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NJ A3078
NJ A3078Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure a police officer; enhances penalties for defacing a firearm.
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Introduced
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure a police officer; enhances penalties for defacing a firearm.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "MarcAnthony's Law," establishes new criminal offenses for using a defaced or stolen firearm to injure a police officer. Specifically, it makes it a crime of the first degree to use such a firearm to cause serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer and a crime of the second degree to use it to cause bodily injury to a law enforcement officer. The bill also enhances the penalties for defacing a firearm, upgrading it from a crime of the third degree to a crime of the second degree, and for acquiring or possessing a defaced firearm, upgrading it from a crime of the fourth degree to a crime of the third degree.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 02/28/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A3078 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3500/3078_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3500/3078_I1.PDF |
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