Bill
Bill > A398
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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 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)
Bob Auth (R)*,
John Azzariti (R)*,
Christian Barranco (R),
Robert Clifton (R),
Chris DePhillips (R),
John DiMaio (R),
Aura Dunn (R),
Erik Peterson (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly 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/A398 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/398_I1.HTM |
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