New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1353: Creates offense of impersonating first responder; grades offense one degree higher than underlying offense.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1353 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates offense of impersonating first responder; grades offense one degree higher than underlying offense. Primary sponsor: Joe Pennacchio (Republican), Amato, Carmen F., Jr.. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joe Pennacchio (Republican); Amato, Carmen F., Jr.. 1 co-sponsor.