New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 607: Expands crime of bias intimidation; establishes additional penalties for crimes of bias intimidation and harassment; establishes bias intimidation motivation damages.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 607 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands crime of bias intimidation; establishes additional penalties for crimes of bias intimidation and harassment; establishes bias intimidation motivation damages. Primary sponsor: Gary Schaer (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Schaer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Craig Coughlin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee