New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 3601: Exempts simple assault on health care worker at psychiatric screening center from being automatically upgraded to aggravated assault under certain circumstances.

In committee Last action February 19, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

Plain-language summary

S 3601 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempts simple assault on health care worker at psychiatric screening center from being automatically upgraded to aggravated assault under certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Tony Bucco (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tony Bucco (Republican).