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NJ A183
NJ A183Increases minimum civil fine for harassing person taking wildlife and increases criminal penalty for subsequent offenses.
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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 increases the minimum civil fine for harassing a person lawfully taking wildlife from $100 to $250. The bill also establishes an enhanced penalty for repeat offenders. Under current law, a person who harasses a hunter is guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense, regardless of whether the person is a repeat offender. A petty disorderly persons offense is punishable by imprisonment for up to 30 days, a fine of up to $500, or both imprisonment and a fine. Under this bill, a subsequent offender would be committing a disorderly persons offense, punishable by imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of up to $1,000, or both imprisonment and a fine.
AI Summary
This bill increases the minimum civil fine for harassing someone lawfully taking wildlife from $100 to $250, and it also establishes harsher penalties for repeat offenders. Currently, harassing a hunter is a petty disorderly persons offense, which carries a maximum penalty of 30 days in jail, a $500 fine, or both, regardless of whether it's a first or subsequent offense. However, under this bill, a second or subsequent offense of harassing someone taking wildlife will be considered a disorderly persons offense, which carries a more severe penalty of up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources 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/A183 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/183_I1.HTM |
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