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NJ S195
NJ S195Establishes penalties for use of unmanned aircraft in furtherance of commission of criminal offense; requires forfeiture of device upon conviction.
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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 establishes penalties for operating an unmanned aircraft system in the furtherance of a commission of an offense or a crime. Under the bill, a person commits a crime of the fourth degree if the person operates an unmanned aircraft system to further the commission of a petty disorderly persons offense or a disorderly persons offense. For any other offense, the crime is graded one degree higher than the underlying offense for which the unmanned aircraft system was used to attempt or commit. The bill also requires the forfeiture of an unmanned aircraft system used to further a crime upon conviction.
AI Summary
This bill establishes penalties for operating an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in furtherance of a criminal offense. If the UAS is used to commit a petty disorderly persons offense or a disorderly persons offense, it is a crime of the fourth degree. For any other offense, the crime is graded one degree higher than the underlying offense. The bill also requires the forfeiture of the UAS, controller, or digital device used to control or store data associated with the UAS upon conviction. Additionally, the bill creates specific crimes for using a UAS to endanger a correctional facility, interfere with a first responder, or take wildlife. The bill aims to address the use of UAS in the commission of criminal activities.
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/S195 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/195_I1.HTM |
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