New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

A 5392 — "Enhanced Law Enforcement Protections Act;" upgrades penalties and eliminates presumption of pretrial release for assault against law enforcement and first responders during civil disturbance.

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 September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill upgrades penalties for assaults on law enforcement during civil disturbances.

The bill increases penalties for assaults against law enforcement and first responders. It also removes the presumption of pretrial release for those charged with such offenses during civil disturbances.

Summary

Enhanced Law Enforce. Protections Act-upgrade penal & concerns pretrial release

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 11, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 2A:162-17.

  • N.J.S.A. 2A:162-17

    : (1) ; or (2) aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency first-aid or medical services provider, or correctional or sheriff's personnel under subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), or (h) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:12-1 if committed during and at the scene of a civil disturbance resulting in serious bodily injury. As used in this paragraph, "civil disturbance" means an incidence of riot or public brawl under N.J.S.2C:33-1, disturbance of a public gathering under subsection d. of N.J.S.2C:33-2, obstructing highways or public passages under N.J.S.2C:33-7, disrupting meetings or processions under N.J.S.2C:33-8, disrupting a funeral under section 2 of P.L.2006, c.93 (C.2C:33-8.1), interference with transportation under N.J.S.2C:33-14, gang criminality under section 1 of P.L.2007, c.341 (C.2C:33-29), or dog fighting under section 1 of P.L.2015, c.85 (C.2C:33-31)

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Action History

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Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (117)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5392 do?
Enhanced Law Enforce. Protections Act-upgrade penal & concerns pretrial release
Who sponsors A 5392?
A 5392 is sponsored by Scharfenberger, Gerry (Republican), Flynn, Victoria A. (Republican), and Clifton, Robert D. (Republican).
What is the current status of A 5392?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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