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NJ S1496
NJ S1496Grants immunity from civil liability to persons reporting information concerning crimes related to terrorism.
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Introduced
02/16/2016
02/16/2016
In Committee
02/16/2016
02/16/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a person who reports information to a law enforcement official or law enforcement agency concerning the commission or suspected commission of a crime related to terrorism, or a conspiracy to commit any such crime shall have immunity from any civil liability on account of the report, unless such person has acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose. Crimes covered by the bill's provisions include: terrorism as set forth in N.J.S.A.2C:38-2; producing or possessing chemical weapons, biological agents or nuclear or radiological devices as set forth in N.J.S.A.2C:38-3; hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism as set forth in N.J.S.A.2C:38-4; soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism as set forth in N.J.S.A.2C:38-5; terroristic threats as set forth in N.J.S.A.2C:12-3; causing or risking widespread injury or damage as set forth in N.J.S.A.2C:17-2; and causing damage to a nuclear plant with the purpose to cause or threat to cause release of radiation pursuant to N.J.S.A.2C:17-7.
AI Summary
This bill provides immunity from civil liability to individuals who report information to law enforcement about the commission or suspected commission of crimes related to terrorism, including terrorism, production or possession of chemical weapons or nuclear/radiological devices, hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism, soliciting or providing material support for terrorism, making terroristic threats, causing widespread injury or damage, and damaging nuclear plants. The purpose of the bill is to encourage members of the public to come forward with information about potential threats to domestic security without fear of facing civil lawsuits, in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/16/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S1500/1496_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S1500/1496_I1.PDF |
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