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NJ S2115
NJ S2115Creates offense of making false child abuse report; permits assessment of penalty.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill makes it a crime of the third degree to knowingly or willfully make a false report of child abuse. A crime of the third degree is ordinarily punishable by a term of imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. Also, the bill permits the assessment of an additional civil penalty of up to $10,000, payable to the State Treasurer for use by the Department of Children and Families.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new crime of making a false report of child abuse or neglect, classifying it as a third-degree crime, which typically carries penalties of three to five years in prison, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. In addition to these criminal penalties, the bill allows for an additional civil penalty of up to $10,000 to be imposed on those convicted, with these funds going to the State Treasurer for the use of the Department of Children and Families, an agency responsible for child welfare. The bill aims to deter individuals from knowingly or willfully filing false accusations of child abuse or neglect, which can have serious consequences for those falsely accused and strain the resources of child protective services.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary 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/S2115 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2115_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2115_I1.HTM |
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