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NJ A398

NJ A398
Creates offense of making false child abuse report; permits assessment of penalty.


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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 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 makes it a crime of the third degree, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $15,000 fine, to knowingly or willfully make a false report of child abuse. The bill also permits the assessment of an additional civil penalty of up to $10,000, payable to the Department of Children and Families, against a person convicted of making a false child abuse report.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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