Common use of Bias Intimidation Crimes Clause in Contracts

Bias Intimidation Crimes. New Jersey criminalizes “bias intimidation” crimes under N.J.S.A. 2C:16-1. Similar to the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR), bias intimidation focuses on conduct motivated by a victim’s race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or ethnicity. Unlike the ABR, bias intimidation requires an underlying criminal act and constitutes a crime of at least the fourth degree.

Bias Intimidation Crimes. ‌ New Jersey criminalizes “bias intimidation” crimes under N.J.S.A. 2C:16-1. Similar to the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR), bias intimidation focuses on conduct motivated by a victim’s race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or ethnicity. Unlike the ABR, bias intimidation requires an underlying criminal act and constitutes a crime of at least the fourth degree.