Creates crime of incest.
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Overview
This bill creates a new crime of incest in New Jersey, classifying it as a third-degree offense. It defines incestuous relationships as marriage or sexual penetration between ancestors, descendants, siblings, or the children of siblings. The law clarifies that these relationships include blood ties, regardless of whether they are legitimate or through adoption. This legislation aims to address a previously repealed law and establish a specific legal framework for prosecuting incestuous acts.
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