Clarifies protections and remedies under New Jersey Civil Rights Act; establishes aggravating factors for punitive damages.

The bill amends the New Jersey Civil Rights Act to clarify protections and remedies for individuals whose constitutional rights are violated by a person acting under color of law. It allows individuals to pursue civil actions for damages and other relief. The Attorney General can bring civil actions on behalf of injured parties. The bill also establishes aggravating factors for determining punitive damages, such as whether the person wore a facial covering or used crowd control equipment.

Clarifies protections and remedies under New Jersey Civil Rights Act; establishes aggravating factors for punitive damages.

The bill amends the New Jersey Civil Rights Act to clarify protections and remedies for individuals whose constitutional rights are violated by a person acting under color of law. It allows individuals to pursue civil actions for damages and other relief. The Attorney General can bring civil actions on behalf of injured parties. The bill also establishes aggravating factors for determining punitive damages, such as whether the person wore a facial covering or used crowd control equipment.