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NJ A2530
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rosy Bagolie
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AI Summary
- Creates a civil cause of action allowing stalking victims to sue their stalkers for damages, regardless of whether criminal charges have been filed or a conviction obtained
- Defines "victim" as a person placed in reasonable fear for their own safety or the safety of a minor child in their custody due to conduct prohibited under New Jersey's stalking statute (C.2C:12-10)
- Allows prevailing plaintiffs to recover compensatory damages, reasonable attorney fees, costs, and punitive damages
- Requires lawsuits to be filed within the personal injury statute of limitations (two years under N.J.S.2A:14-2) after the most recent stalking conduct
- Takes effect immediately and applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date
Legislative Description
Creates a civil cause of action for stalking.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
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