A 4343
Establishes crimes against elected public officials and immediate families; provides police protection in instances of crime against elected public official and immediate family.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes crimes specifically targeting elected public officials and their immediate families, including assault and stalking. It also mandates increased police protection for these individuals and their families in cases of crime. The bill amends existing disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses statutes to include these new offenses and clarifies definitions related to stalking and harassment. It also addresses stalking involving individuals serving time or on parole/probation.
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Shanique Speight
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