New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 5 R cosponsors

A 5279 — Upgrades assault on victims who are elderly or disabled.

Last action — INT 1RA REF AJU

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill upgrades the penalties for assaulting elderly or disabled victims.

This bill modifies the legal penalties associated with assaults on victims who are elderly or disabled, making them more severe. The aim is to address the vulnerabilities of these groups in instances of assault.

Summary

Elderly or disabled victims-upgrades assault

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 16, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AJU

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (115)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5279 do?
Elderly or disabled victims-upgrades assault
Who sponsors A 5279?
A 5279 is sponsored by Scharfenberger, Gerry (Republican), Flynn, Victoria A. (Republican), Rumpf, Brian E. (Republican), Myhre, Gregory E. (Republican), and Sauickie, Alex (Republican).
What is the current status of A 5279?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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