New Jersey § 26:2h-5

§ 26:2h-5.

a. As used in this section, “ health care facility ” means the same as defined in subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.2023, c. 48 ( C.2C:12-3.1 ). b. A health care facility shall prominently display a written notice in a conspicuous

public location that contains the following or substantially similar statement: “It

is a crime to assault a health care professional, any volunteer working for a health

care professional or working at a health care facility, any supportive services staff

member working for a health care professional or working at a health care facility,

or any employee of a health care professional or a health care facility while the

health care professional, volunteer, supportive services staff member, or employee

is performing official duties. Any person who assaults a health care professional, volunteer, supportive services

staff member, or employee in violation of this prohibition shall be subject to a fine,

imprisonment, or both under the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice, N.J.S.2C:1-1 et seq. ” c. The Commissioner of Health may adopt rules and regulations, in accordance with

the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 ( C.52:14B-1 et seq. ), as are necessary to effectuate the provisions of this section.