NJ S979 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous S550
Note: Carry Over of previous A325
Note: Carry Over of previous A325
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Eliminates provision in bias intimidation statute concerning victim's perception of defendant's purpose; replaces provision with language concerning "reasonable" victim.
Title
Eliminates provision in bias intimidation statute concerning victim's perception of defendant's purpose; replaces provision with language concerning "reasonable" victim.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee |
Same As/Similar To
S550 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
A325 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
A325 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Subjects
New Jersey State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S979 |
| Text | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/979_I1.HTM |
