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NJ A210

NJ A210
Provides that person who impersonates law enforcement officer and commits crime is guilty of third degree crime.


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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

Under current law, a person commits a crime of the fourth degree if he impersonates a law enforcement officer or an employee of a law enforcement agency with the intent to induce another to submit to or rely upon that pretense. Under the provisions of this bill, a person who impersonates a law enforcement officer or employee of a law enforcement agency and who, during the course of that impersonation, commits a crime of the fourth degree or higher is guilty of a crime of the third degree. A crime of third degree is punishable by a fine of up to $15,000, three to five years imprisonment, or both.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to enhance the criminal penalties for impersonating a law enforcement officer. Under the current law, impersonating a law enforcement officer is a crime of the fourth degree. This bill adds a new provision that if a person impersonates a law enforcement officer and commits a crime of the fourth degree or higher during the course of that impersonation, they will be guilty of a crime of the third degree, which carries a higher penalty of up to $15,000 in fines and 3 to 5 years of imprisonment.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

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

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