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NJ S563

NJ S563
Makes desecration of a military monument a crime of the third degree.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill makes purposely desecrating a military monument a crime of the third degree. As used in the bill, the term "military monument" means any monument that was erected with the intent to honor a current or former member or members of the armed forces or to mark or commemorate a past military action or battle.

AI Summary

This bill makes purposely desecrating a military monument a crime of the third degree. The term "military monument" is defined as any monument that was erected to honor current or former members of the armed forces or to mark or commemorate a past military action or battle. The existing law already prohibited the desecration of certain public objects, and this bill adds military monuments to the list of protected items.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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