A 2935 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Increases penalties for certain conduct at unpermitted mass gatherings on public beach.

New Jersey's A2935 bill increases penalties for disruptive behavior at unpermitted mass gatherings on public beaches. It raises the offense level for participants engaging in conduct like fighting or creating dangerous conditions from a petty disorderly persons charge (up to 30 days jail/$500 fine) to a disorderly persons offense (up to 6 months jail/$1,000 fine). Organizers who threaten violence, property destruction, or illegal drug/alcohol use at such events face a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months jail/$10,000 fine), and all organizers must pay for any resulting property damage or injuries - minors' legal guardians cover these costs. The bill applies specifically to gatherings advertised on public media (like social media) without a permit and expected to strain local resources.
Sub-Topics: Corrections
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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