A2533

Revises law concerning bias intimidation to include members of press or media in protected class.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2533 expands the definition of bias intimidation to include members of the press or media as a protected class.

New Jersey A2533 amends the state's bias intimidation law to include members of the press or media in the list of protected classes. This bill revises the definition of bias intimidation to cover offenses targeting individuals based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, or employment as a member of the press or media. The bill also outlines additional penalties for those convicted of bias intimidation, including mandatory sensitivity training, counseling programs, and community service.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee