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 CitizenryThis bill amends New Jersey statutes to increase penalties for crimes against servicemembers. It modifies the law to upgrade simple assault to aggravated assault if committed against a servicemembe…Open in Informed Citizenry