New Jersey S2115 criminalizes knowingly making false reports of child abuse and allows for a civil penalty of up to $10,000.

New Jersey S2115 creates a crime of the third degree for knowingly or willfully making false reports of child abuse. This offense is punishable by imprisonment, a fine, or both. Additionally, the bill permits the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $10,000, payable to the State Treasurer for use by the Department of Children and Families. The penalty is intended to deter false reports and support child welfare efforts.

New Jersey S2115 criminalizes knowingly making false reports of child abuse and allows for a civil penalty of up to $10,000.

New Jersey S2115 creates a crime of the third degree for knowingly or willfully making false reports of child abuse. This offense is punishable by imprisonment, a fine, or both. Additionally, the bill permits the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $10,000, payable to the State Treasurer for use by the Department of Children and Families. The penalty is intended to deter false reports and support child welfare efforts.