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Bill > S130
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Introduced
01/12/2016
01/12/2016
In Committee
01/12/2016
01/12/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill makes it a crime of the third degree to knowingly or willfully make a false report of child abuse. A crime of the third degree is ordinarily punishable by a term of imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. Also, the bill permits the assessment of an additional civil penalty of up to $10,000, payable to the State Treasurer for use by the Department of Children and Families.
AI Summary
This bill makes it a crime of the third degree, punishable by a term of imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both, to knowingly or willfully make a false report of child abuse. Additionally, the bill permits the assessment of an additional civil penalty of up to $10,000, payable to the State Treasurer for use by the Department of Children and Families, against a person convicted under the provisions of this act.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 01/12/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S0500/130_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S0500/130_I1.PDF |
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