Upgrades simple assault to aggravated assault if committed against crossing guard or parking enforcement officer.
This bill upgrades simple assault against crossing guards or parking enforcement officers to aggravated assault under New Jersey law. If someone commits a simple assault (like causing bodily injury) while the victim is clearly identifiable as performing their duties - such as wearing a uniform or working in their official capacity - the offense is classified as aggravated assault. This change means these specific assaults will now be treated as more serious crimes, potentially leading to harsher penalties under the state's criminal code. The bill specifically adds "parking enforcement officer" and "crossing guard" to the list of protected individuals in the aggravated assault statute.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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