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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 a new crime called "gang assault," classifying it as a third-degree crime, which typically carries a prison sentence of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. Under this legislation, a person commits gang assault if they intend to cause physical harm to someone and, while being physically present with at least two other people, they actually cause physical harm to that person or to a different third person. The bill defines "bodily injury" as any physical pain, illness, or impairment of a person's physical condition, and this definition is consistent with existing New Jersey law. This new law is modeled after a similar statute in New York.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1020 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1020_I1.HTM |
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