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NJ A1986

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Annette Quijano

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that written palimony agreements must be made with independent advice of counsel for both parties
  • Codifies the New Jersey Supreme Court decision in Moynihan v. Lynch (2022), which found the mandatory attorney review provision unconstitutional
  • Palimony agreements—promises of support between unmarried partners during or after a relationship—would still need to be in writing to be enforceable
  • The court ruled the previous requirement violated substantive due process by unduly burdening those who cannot afford counsel
  • Implements a recommendation from the New Jersey Law Revision Commission issued July 20, 2023

Legislative Description

Allows written palimony agreements to be entered into without advice of counsel.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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