Expands crime of bias intimidation; establishes additional penalties for crimes of bias intimidation and harassment; establishes bias intimidation motivation damages.
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This bill expands the definition of bias intimidation under New Jersey law, removing a previous constitutional challenge. It establishes additional penalties for crimes of bias intimidation and harassment, including false public alarms, and introduces the concept of ‘bias intimidation motivation damages.’ The bill creates a dedicated fund to support bias crime prevention efforts and aims to increase accountability for perpetrators of such crimes.
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