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NJ A1223
NJ A1223Provides that person who impersonates law enforcement officer and commits crime is guilty of third degree crime.
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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
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 existing law to create a new, more serious offense for impersonating a law enforcement officer. Currently, impersonating a law enforcement officer or their employee with the intent to deceive someone into believing they have authority is a fourth-degree crime. This bill adds a provision that if someone impersonates a law enforcement officer or employee and, during that impersonation, commits another crime that is at least a fourth-degree crime, they will be charged with a third-degree crime instead. A third-degree crime is a more serious offense than a fourth-degree crime and carries a potential penalty of up to a $15,000 fine, three to five years in prison, or both. This change aims to increase penalties for those who not only impersonate law enforcement but also use that false authority to commit further offenses.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness 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/A1223 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1223_I1.HTM |
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