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NJ S2370
Upgrades penalties for assaulting certain health care support staff and security guards at health care facilities and human services and veterans' facilities.
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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill upgrades simple assault to aggravated assault if committed against health care support staff who do not provide direct patient care or security guards employed by a licensed health care facility, State or county psychiatric hospital, or State developmental center or veterans' memorial home, while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the duties of providing support services or security services. The bill does not apply to patients or residents at State or county psychiatric hospitals, State developmental centers, or veterans' memorial homes who are classified as having a mental illness or developmental disability. Aggravated assault under the bill is a crime of the third degree if the victim suffers bodily injury; otherwise it is a crime of the fourth degree. A crime of the third degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of three to five years; a fine of up to $15,000; or both. A crime of the fourth degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment for not more than 18 months; a fine of up to $10,000; or both.
AI Summary
This bill upgrades simple assault to aggravated assault if committed against healthcare support staff not providing direct patient care or security guards employed by a licensed healthcare facility, State or county psychiatric hospital, State developmental center, or veterans' memorial home, while clearly identifiable as being engaged in their duties. The bill does not apply to patients or residents at these facilities who are classified as having a mental illness or developmental disability. Aggravated assault under this bill is a crime of the third degree if the victim suffers bodily injury, otherwise it is a crime of the fourth degree. This change in penalty aims to provide greater protection for these healthcare support and security workers while they perform their duties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/29/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2370 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2370_I1.HTM |
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