Bill > S1168

Introduced Session

This bill upgrades the crime of simple assault to aggravated assault if the victim is a crossing guard or parking enforcement officer who is in uniform or engaged in official duties, or when the assault is due to the person's status as a crossing guard or parking enforcement officer. Currently, N.J.S.2C:12-1 establishes increased criminal penalties when certain victims - including law enforcement officers, school employees, and health care workers - are assaulted while performing official duties or because of their job status. This bill extends that protection to crossing guards and parking enforcement officers. Aggravated assault under paragraph (5) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:12-1 is a crime of the third degree if the victim suffers bodily injury; otherwise it is a crime of the fourth degree. A crime of the third degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of three to five years; a fine of up to $15,000, or both. A crime of the fourth degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment for not more than 18 months, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.

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Raj Mukherji (D)*,  Carmen Amato (R), 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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