S 3997

New Jersey Senate bill in Session 2026-2027.

Status: introduced. Latest action: March 19, 2026.

Hate crimes-amend statute that crim. display of symbols/exposing threats of viol.

Bill ID NJ-2026-2027-S-3997

Session 2026-2027

Status introduced

Committee Judiciary

Senate introduced 2026-03-19

Summary

Amends statute that criminalizes display of symbols, objects, or graffiti exposing another to threats of violence to specifically include noose, burning cross, or other symbol of hate.

Sponsor

McKnight, Angela V.

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-03-19	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-03-19	Status	introduced
2026-03-19	Latest Action	INT 1RS REF SJU

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