NJ A1547

Bill

Establishes threats of violence against prosecutors, law enforcement officers and their family members as a second degree crime, subject to the No Early Release Act sentencing.

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill upgrades the crime of threatening to physically harm a prosecutor, law enforcement officer, or a member of their family to a crime of the second degree. Under the provisions of the bill, a person who threatens to kill or cause physical harm to a prosecutor, law enforcement officer, or a member of their family with the purpose of putting that prosecutor or law enforcement officer in imminent fear of the threatened victim being killed or physically harmed is guilty of a crime of the second degree. A crime of the second degree is punishable by imprisonment for a term of five to ten years; a fine of up to $150,000, or both. The bill also provides that anyone convicted of the crime of threatening to physically harm a prosecutor, law enforcement officer, or a member of their family is subject to sentencing under the "No Early Release Act" (section 2 of P.L.1997, c.117; C.2C:43-7.2). A person sentenced under the "No Early Release Act" is required to serve a minimum of 85% of his court imposed sentence before becoming eligible for parole.

AI Summary

This bill upgrades the crime of threatening to physically harm a prosecutor, law enforcement officer, or a member of their family to a crime of the second degree. Under the bill, a person who threatens to kill or cause physical harm to a prosecutor, law enforcement officer, or a member of their family with the purpose of putting that individual in imminent fear of being killed or physically harmed is guilty of a second-degree crime. Second-degree crimes are punishable by imprisonment of 5 to 10 years, a fine of up to $150,000, or both. The bill also subjects anyone convicted of this crime to sentencing under the "No Early Release Act," which requires them to serve a minimum of 85% of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Vicky Flynn (R)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1547

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1547
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1547_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A4571	Establishes threats of violence against prosecutors, law enforcement officers and their family members as a second degree crime, subject to the No Early Release Act sentencing.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee	Carry Over
S1255	Establishes threats of violence against prosecutors, law enforcement officers and their family members as a second degree crime, subject to the No Early Release Act sentencing.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee	Carry Over
S566	Establishes threats of violence against prosecutors, law enforcement officers and their family members as a second degree crime, subject to the No Early Release Act sentencing.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee	Same As

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