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NJ A2947
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Rosy Bagolie
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AI Summary
- Creates a civil cause of action allowing stalking victims to sue perpetrators for damages, regardless of whether criminal charges have been filed or a conviction obtained
- Defines "victim" as a person placed in reasonable fear for their own safety or the safety of a minor child for whom they are a parent or legal guardian
- Allows prevailing plaintiffs to recover compensatory damages, reasonable attorney fees, costs, and potentially punitive damages
- Requires civil actions to be filed within the applicable personal injury statute of limitations (two years under N.J.S.2A:14-2) after the most recent stalking conduct
- Applies to all offenses committed on or after the effective date of the act
Legislative Description
Creates a civil cause of action for stalking.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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