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NJ A1578
NJ A1578Provides post-traumatic stress disorder from military service during combat may be mitigating factor during sentencing.
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Introduced
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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, or 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 would add post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, or psychiatric or psychological problems resulting from military service in a combat theater during war or emergency as a mitigating factor for the court to consider when determining a sentence. This means the court can take into account whether the defendant was affected by these conditions when deciding on an appropriate sentence.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Daniel Benson (D)*,
Herbert Conaway (D)*,
Joe Danielsen (D)*,
Vincent Mazzeo (D)*,
Cleopatra Tucker (D)*,
John McKeon (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A2000/1578_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A2000/1578_I1.PDF |
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