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Introduced
02/01/2024
02/01/2024
In Committee
02/01/2024
02/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the crime of gang assault. A person commits gang assault, a crime of the third degree, when with intent to cause bodily injury to another person and when aided by two or more other persons actually present, he causes bodily injury to such person or to a third person. Under the bill, "bodily injury" means physical pain, illness or any impairment of physical condition. A crime of the third degree is punishable by a term of three to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. This bill is modeled after New York Consolidated Laws, Penal Law - PEN § 120.06.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the crime of "gang assault" in New Jersey, which is a third-degree crime. Under the bill, a person commits gang assault when they intend to cause bodily injury to another person and are aided by two or more other persons who are present, and they actually cause bodily injury to that person or a third person. "Bodily injury" is defined as physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition. The penalty for a third-degree crime in New Jersey is a term of imprisonment between three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. This bill is modeled after a similar law in New York.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 02/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3402 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3500/3402_I1.HTM |
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