A978 — Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000.

A978 — Includes Sikhs as protected class in bias intimidation law; appropriates $100,000. · Informed CitizenryThe bill amends N.J.S.2C:16-1, the crime of bias intimidation, by adding 'Sikhism' as a protected class. Under this amendment, a person can be guilty of bias intimidation if they commit or threaten…Open in Informed Citizenry