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NJ A3322
NJ A3322Creates offense of making false child abuse report; permits assessment of penalty.
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Introduced
02/22/2016
02/22/2016
In Committee
02/22/2016
02/22/2016
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 up to 5 years in prison and/or a $15,000 fine, to knowingly or willfully make a false report of child abuse or neglect. The bill also 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 the bill.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Bob Auth (R)*,
Angelica Jimenez (D)*,
Maria Rodriguez-Gregg (R)*,
Michael Carroll (R),
John DiMaio (R),
Sean Kean (R),
Greg McGuckin (R),
Nancy Muñoz (R),
Gail Phoebus (R),
Kevin Rooney (R),
Scott Rumana (R),
Parker Space (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 02/22/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3500/3322_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3500/3322_I1.PDF |
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