New Jersey A2158 creates the crime of incest, a third-degree offense, for marrying or engaging in sexual acts with specified relatives.

New Jersey A2158 establishes the crime of incest, a third-degree offense, for marrying or engaging in sexual acts with an ancestor, descendant, sibling, sibling of a parent, or child of a sibling. This includes blood relationships of the whole or half blood, regardless of legitimacy or adoption. Incest is punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. The act takes effect immediately.

New Jersey A2158 creates the crime of incest, a third-degree offense, for marrying or engaging in sexual acts with specified relatives.

New Jersey A2158 establishes the crime of incest, a third-degree offense, for marrying or engaging in sexual acts with an ancestor, descendant, sibling, sibling of a parent, or child of a sibling. This includes blood relationships of the whole or half blood, regardless of legitimacy or adoption. Incest is punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. The act takes effect immediately.