S.1326

Clarifies spitting in law enforcement officer's food or drink constitutes aggravated assault; requires certain sanctions on restaurant employees who commit this crime.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1326 clarifies that spitting on a law enforcement officer's food or drink constitutes aggravated assault and mandates sanctions for.

New Jersey S1326 amends existing law to clarify that spitting on a law enforcement officer's food or drink constitutes aggravated assault, a crime of the third degree. This offense carries a potential three to five-year prison term, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. If the victim suffers bodily injury, the crime is elevated to the third degree. The bill also mandates that restaurant employers suspend an employee charged with this crime and terminate them if convicted.

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Law and Public Safety Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee