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NJ A6261
Bill
Status
12/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Garnet Hall
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AI Summary
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Adds "enticing" a minor child to the definition of interference with custody, in addition to the existing prohibited acts of taking or detaining a child
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Establishes a second degree crime (most severe) when a child is taken, detained, enticed, or concealed outside the United States or for more than 24 hours
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Creates a third degree crime when a child is taken outside New Jersey or concealed for more than 24 hours
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Makes first and second offenses a disorderly persons offense with a mandatory minimum fine of $500
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Elevates third and subsequent offenses to a third degree crime without the presumption of non-imprisonment that typically applies to first-time third degree offenders
Legislative Description
Clarifies crime of interference with child custody; establishes graduated penalties for violations.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
12/11/2025