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NJ S2432
NJ S2432Creates offense of making false child abuse report; permits assessment of penalty.
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Introduced
05/09/2022
05/09/2022
In Committee
05/09/2022
05/09/2022
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. The bill also 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, against a person convicted under this law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 05/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2432 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2500/2432_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2500/2432_I1.PDF |
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