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NJ A2957
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Erik Peterson
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AI Summary
- Upgrades assault charges by one degree when committed while violating a domestic violence restraining order under New Jersey's Prevention of Domestic Violence Act or similar laws from other states
- Creates first-degree crime (10-20 years imprisonment, up to $200,000 fine) for attempting or causing serious bodily injury while violating a restraining order
- Establishes second-degree crime (5-10 years, up to $150,000 fine) for causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon during a restraining order violation
- Makes third-degree crime (3-5 years, up to $15,000 fine) for recklessly causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon or pointing a firearm at someone while violating a restraining order, with no presumption of non-imprisonment
- Simple assault during a restraining order violation becomes fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months, up to $10,000 fine) with no presumption of non-imprisonment
Legislative Description
Upgrades domestic violence-related assault under certain circumstances.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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