A 413
Makes desecration of military monument crime of the third degree.
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Bill overview
This bill changes the law in New Jersey to classify the intentional desecration of military monuments as a third-degree crime. Currently, desecration of other monuments or symbols might be treated as a lesser offense. The bill specifically defines what constitutes a ‘military monument’ as any structure erected to honor military members or commemorate military events. It also clarifies that ‘desecrate’ includes actions like defacing, damaging, or polluting.
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Gerry Scharfenberger
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