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A 5273·NJ·house

Establishes crime of knowingly filing false report against law enforcement officers.

In CommitteeFiled Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: Scharfenberger, Gerry (R)
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Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to APS

Jun 15, 2026

Summary

The bill would make it a criminal offense for anyone to knowingly submit a false report about a law‑enforcement officer. It targets individuals who intentionally mislead authorities, aiming to protect officers from baseless accusations. The measure is intended to deter false complaints and preserve trust in policing.

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