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NJ A295

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Kanitra

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Victim Information and Notification Everyday System (VINE) to automatically notify domestic violence victims who have restraining orders when the offender's custody status changes

  • Requires notification when a person subject to a final, temporary, or protective restraining order is released from custody, discharged, transferred, or released on bail for any violation or crime

  • Mandates the Attorney General maintain the VINE system to provide custody status updates for defendants charged with domestic violence crimes or offenses

  • Ensures victim location information remains confidential and cannot appear on any documents or records accessible to the defendant

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires notification of certain domestic violence victims through the Victim Information and Notification Everyday System (VINE).

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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