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NJ S844
Provides for life imprisonment without parole for killing an emergency responder.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides for life imprisonment without eligibility for parole for defendants who are convicted of murdering an emergency responder. Under current law, if a murder victim was a law enforcement officer who was murdered while performing his official duties or was murdered because of his status as a law enforcement officer, the court is required to sentence the person convicted of the murder to a term of life imprisonment, during which the person is not eligible for parole. This bill expands this provision to also make it similarly applicable to defendants who murder emergency responders.
AI Summary
This bill expands an existing provision in New Jersey law that requires life imprisonment without parole for defendants convicted of murdering a law enforcement officer while performing official duties or due to their status as a law enforcement officer. The bill extends this enhanced sentencing to also apply to defendants who murder emergency responders, such as firefighters or emergency medical personnel, while they are performing their official duties or due to their status as emergency responders.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S844 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/844_I1.HTM |
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