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NJ S2199

NJ S2199
Makes desecration of a military monument a crime of the third degree.


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Introduced
03/08/2018
In Committee
03/08/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill makes purposely desecrating a military monument a crime of the third degree. As used in the bill, the term "military monument" means any monument that was erected with the intent to honor a current or former member or members of the armed forces or to mark or commemorate a past military action or battle.

AI Summary

This bill makes purposely desecrating a military monument a crime of the third degree. A "military monument" is defined as any monument that was erected with the intent to honor a current or former member or members of the armed forces or to mark or commemorate a past military action or battle. The bill amends the existing law on desecration of venerated objects, which previously only covered a disorderly persons offense for desecrating any public monument, insignia, symbol, or structure, or place of worship or burial.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/08/2018)

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