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NJ A2086

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Carter

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a publicly-accessible Internet registry of individuals who have been convicted of domestic violence crimes, had final restraining orders issued against them, or violated temporary or final restraining orders.

  • Registry must include name, aliases, crime descriptions, physical description, photograph, vehicle information, and last known address for each listed person.

  • Requires law enforcement officers to search both the new public registry and existing central domestic violence registry when conducting any arrest.

  • Persons erroneously included may petition the Administrative Office of the Courts for removal; registrants must update their address within five days of any change.

  • Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment; named "Stephanie's Law" after Stephanie Nicole Parze, a domestic violence victim murdered by her ex-boyfriend.

Legislative Description

"Stephanie's Law"; Requires AOC to establish publicly-accessible domestic violence registry; requires law enforcement officer to search State's domestic violence registries when conducting arrest.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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