S 2929
Concerns false public alarms involving places of worship.
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Bill overview
This bill creates a new crime in New Jersey for intentionally causing false public alarms, particularly when those alarms involve places of worship like churches, synagogues, and mosques. It outlines specific penalties for initiating or circulating false reports about fires, bombings, or other emergencies, with increased penalties for alarms affecting critical infrastructure or places of worship. The bill also addresses calls to 911 made without a legitimate purpose and establishes civil penalties for those who cause false alarms.
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James Beach
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