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A 4277·NJ·house

Reorganizes statues concerning assault and aggravated assault; adds provision concerning assault of court staff, prosecutors, and public defenders.

In CommitteeFiled Feb 19, 2026
Sponsor: Hutchison, Dan
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Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to AJU

Feb 19, 2026

Summary

The bill amends the state's assault and aggravated assault definitions, clarifying what constitutes simple and aggravated assault. It creates enhanced penalties when the victim is a court employee, prosecutor, public defender, or other listed officials such as police, firefighters, judges, and health‑care workers. By reorganizing the language, the measure aims to provide clearer guidance for prosecutors and judges and to protect people performing public duties.

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