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NJ A1365

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Park

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Courts may order GPS-based electronic monitoring of defendants convicted of domestic violence crimes who are deemed to present a serious risk of re-offense, as well as defendants subject to final restraining orders
  • The Administrative Office of the Courts, in consultation with the Attorney General, must establish a continuous satellite-based monitoring program with 24-hour noncompliance reporting and investigation capabilities
  • Monitored individuals must pay for the cost of the monitoring device; tampering with, removing, or vandalizing a monitoring device is a third-degree crime
  • Failure to comply with monitoring program requirements is a third-degree crime
  • $500,000 is appropriated from the General Fund to implement the monitoring program

Legislative Description

Establishes the authority of the court to order electronic monitoring of certain convicted domestic violence offenders.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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