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NJ A2086
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Carter
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AI Summary
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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.
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Registry must include name, aliases, crime descriptions, physical description, photograph, vehicle information, and last known address for each listed person.
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Requires law enforcement officers to search both the new public registry and existing central domestic violence registry when conducting any arrest.
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Persons erroneously included may petition the Administrative Office of the Courts for removal; registrants must update their address within five days of any change.
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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