Establishes third degree crime of gang assault.
This New Jersey bill (A 294) creates a new third-degree crime called "gang assault." It applies when a person, aided by two or more others actually present, intentionally causes physical harm (like pain, illness, or injury) to someone else. The law defines "bodily injury" as physical pain, illness, or impairment of physical condition. Violating this law carries a penalty of 3-5 years in prison, a $15,000 fine, or both. The bill is modeled after similar New York law and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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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 Judiciary Committee
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Paul Kanitra
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