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NJ A1417

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Park

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of frivolous litigation in domestic violence cases to include filings made as part of a pattern of coercive control against a victim
  • Establishes mandatory escalating civil penalties for frivolous litigation in domestic violence cases: $5,000 for the first instance, $10,000 for the second, and $15,000 for the third and subsequent instances
  • Collected civil penalties will be deposited into New Jersey's Domestic Violence Victims' Fund
  • Penalties are in addition to existing remedies, which allow courts to award litigation costs and reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party
  • Amends P.L.1988, c.46 (the existing frivolous litigation statute) and references the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991

Legislative Description

Imposes civil monetary penalties for frivolous litigation in domestic violence cases.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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