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Introduced
06/26/2023
06/26/2023
In Committee
06/26/2023
06/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the crime of gang assault. A person commits gang assault, a crime of the third degree, when with intent to cause bodily injury to another person and when aided by two or more other persons actually present, he causes bodily injury to such person or to a third person. Under the bill, "bodily injury" means physical pain, illness or any impairment of physical condition. A crime of the third degree is punishable by a term of three to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. This bill is modeled after New York Consolidated Laws, Penal Law - PEN § 120.06.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the crime of "gang assault," a third-degree offense in New Jersey. A person commits gang assault when they intend to cause bodily injury to another person and are aided by two or more other people who are present, and they cause bodily injury to that person or a third person. "Bodily injury" is defined as physical pain, illness, or an impairment of physical condition. A third-degree crime is punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. This bill is modeled after a similar law in New York.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 06/26/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3999 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3999_I1.HTM |
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