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NJ A2755

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrea Katz

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands New Jersey's domestic violence public awareness campaign to include information on coercive control indicators, such as isolating victims from support systems, monitoring movements and finances, and threatening immigration-related reports
  • Requires the Division on Women to provide campaign materials in additional languages beyond English and Spanish, as recommended by the Advisory Council on Domestic Violence
  • Mandates annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature on campaign activities and accomplishments, changing from a one-time report requirement
  • Specifies that accepting federal or private funding for the campaign shall not reduce State-appropriated funds
  • Defines coercive control indicators under existing law to include depriving basic necessities, compelling action through threats, and threatening harm to relatives or pets

Legislative Description

Requires State domestic violence public awareness campaign to add information on coercive control; requires annual reporting on activities of campaign and expands range of languages.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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