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NJ A990

NJ A990
Establishes the offense of incest.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Currently, N.J.S.A.2C:14-2 provides that a sexual assault is (1) a first degree aggravated sexual assault offense if the actor commits an act of sexual penetration with a person who is at least 13 but less than 16 years old, and the actor is related to the victim by blood or affinity to the third degree; or (2) a second degree sexual assault offense if the actor commits an act of sexual penetration with a person who is at least 16 but less than 18 years of age, and the actor is related to the victim by blood or affinity to the third degree. This bill establishes the third degree offense of incest in cases not included in N.J.S.A.2C:14-2 as stated above. Under the bill, a person commits the offense of incest if he marries or commits an act of sexual penetration with a person to whom the actor is related by blood or affinity to the third degree. The prohibition includes a brother or sister of the whole or half blood or an uncle, aunt, nephew or niece of the whole blood. Incest would include blood relationships without regard to legitimacy or relationship of parent and child by adoption. A crime of the third degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment between three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the offense of incest in New Jersey. It creates a third-degree crime for individuals who marry or engage in sexual penetration with an ancestor, descendant, sibling, or other relative to whom they are related by blood or adoption up to the third degree of affinity. The penalty for incest is a term of imprisonment between three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. The bill does not apply to cases already covered under existing sexual assault laws in the state.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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