Upgrades simple assault to aggravated assault when committed against registered security officer.

New Jersey A893 amends the state's assault laws to upgrade simple assault to aggravated assault when committed against a registered security officer. This change means that if a simple assault occurs against a security officer who is clearly identifiable as performing their duties or due to their status as a security officer, the offense will be treated as aggravated assault. The severity of the crime classification will depend on whether the victim suffers bodily injury, with different penalties for third and fourth-degree crimes. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Upgrades simple assault to aggravated assault when committed against registered security officer.

New Jersey A893 amends the state's assault laws to upgrade simple assault to aggravated assault when committed against a registered security officer. This change means that if a simple assault occurs against a security officer who is clearly identifiable as performing their duties or due to their status as a security officer, the offense will be treated as aggravated assault. The severity of the crime classification will depend on whether the victim suffers bodily injury, with different penalties for third and fourth-degree crimes. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.