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NJ A3295

NJ A3295
Requires Attorney General to establish and maintain domestic extremist organization database.


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Introduced
03/07/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, to establish and maintain, at a publicly accessible location on its Internet website, a searchable database of information concerning domestic extremist organizations operating within or with any known connection to the State. The bill defines a "domestic extremist organization" as a group formed or individuals associated for the purpose of engaging in domestic extremism. "Domestic extremism" is defined as the activity of groups or individuals who commit or plan violent criminal acts motivated by a political or ideological viewpoint. The bill requires the database to include, but not be limited to, the following information concerning each domestic extremist organization: any name or nickname associated with the organization; a description of the organization's purpose and objectives; information concerning membership and recruiting tactics of the organization, including whether the organization is known to recruit current or former members of law enforcement agencies or the military; and any known criminal activities of the group.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, to establish and maintain a publicly accessible database of information concerning domestic extremist organizations operating within or with any known connection to the state. The bill defines "domestic extremism" as the activity of groups or individuals who commit or plan violent criminal acts motivated by a political or ideological viewpoint, and a "domestic extremist organization" as a group formed or individuals associated for the purpose of engaging in domestic extremism. The database must include, but is not limited to, information such as the organization's name or nickname, its purpose and objectives, membership and recruiting tactics (including whether it recruits current or former members of law enforcement agencies or the military), and any known criminal activities.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee (on 03/07/2022)

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