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NJ A1053

NJ A1053
Makes desecration of a military monument a crime of the third degree.


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Introduced
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 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 makes purposely desecrating a military monument a crime of the third degree. A "military monument" is defined as any monument that was erected to honor current or former members of the armed forces or to mark or commemorate a past military action or battle. The existing law already prohibits the purposeful desecration of public monuments, insignia, symbols, structures, places of worship, or burial sites, but this bill adds a specific provision for military monuments, making the offense a more serious crime.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/27/2016)

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