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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 makes purposely desecrating a military monument a crime of the third degree. As used in the bill, the term "military monument" means any monument that was erected with the intent to honor a current or former member or members of the armed forces or to mark or commemorate a past military action or battle.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to make the intentional defacing, damaging, or polluting of a "military monument" a more serious offense. A military monument is defined as any monument created to honor members of the armed forces or to commemorate a military event. Previously, desecrating public monuments was a disorderly persons offense, a less severe charge. This bill elevates the desecration of military monuments to a crime of the third degree, which carries more significant penalties.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs 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/A413 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/413_I1.HTM |
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