Clarifies protections and remedies under New Jersey Civil Rights Act; establishes certain aggravating factors regarding award of punitive damages.

Summary

The bill amends the New Jersey Civil Rights Act to expand who can sue for constitutional violations and to guide how damages are awarded. It lets the Attorney General bring civil actions on behalf of victims and also permits individuals to sue, while requiring courts to consider specific aggravating factors—like wearing a facial covering or a police officer failing to identify themselves or use a body‑camera—when setting punitive damages. The changes are intended to give stronger state remedies where federal law is limited.

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