A261 — Upgrades assault against servicemember to aggravated assault; expands crime of bias intimidation to encompass crimes and offenses committed against servicemembers.

A261 — Upgrades assault against servicemember to aggravated assault; expands crime of bias intimidation to encompass crimes and offenses committed against servicemembers. · Informed CitizenryAssembly Bill 261 strengthens criminal protections for active military members, veterans, and their families within New Jersey. The legislation makes it a more serious offense—upgrading it to agg…Open in Informed Citizenry