New Jersey A4169 clarifies that encouraging another to cause bodily injury by filming or recording is a crime of endangering an injured victim.

New Jersey A4169 amends the crime of endangering an injured victim to clarify that encouraging another person to cause bodily injury by filming, photographing, or recording the act is a form of this crime. The crime is graded as a third-degree crime, punishable by imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. The bill aims to address incidents where bystanders record violent attacks without providing aid.

New Jersey A4169 clarifies that encouraging another to cause bodily injury by filming or recording is a crime of endangering an injured victim.

New Jersey A4169 amends the crime of endangering an injured victim to clarify that encouraging another person to cause bodily injury by filming, photographing, or recording the act is a form of this crime. The crime is graded as a third-degree crime, punishable by imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. The bill aims to address incidents where bystanders record violent attacks without providing aid.