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NJ A1814
NJ A1814Provides post-traumatic stress disorder from military service during combat may be mitigating factor during sentencing.
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Introduced
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
In Committee
06/15/2017
06/15/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would add, as another mitigating factor for the court to consider in determining a sentence, whether the defendant suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, psychiatric or psychological problems resulting from service as a member of the United States Armed Forces in a combat theater of operations during a time of war or emergency.
AI Summary
This bill adds post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, or psychological problems resulting from military service in a combat theater during a time of war or emergency as a mitigating factor for the court to consider when determining a sentence. This would allow the court to potentially impose a more lenient sentence if the defendant is found to be suffering from these issues as a result of their military service.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Daniel Benson (D)*,
Herbert Conaway (D)*,
Joe Danielsen (D)*,
Vincent Mazzeo (D)*,
Cleopatra Tucker (D)*,
Chris Brown (R),
John McKeon (D),
Troy Singleton (D),
Last Action
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading (on 06/15/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A2000/1814_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A2000/1814_I1.PDF |
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