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NJ A2961

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Erik Peterson

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new aggravating sentencing factor (factor 16) for domestic violence offenses committed against minors who qualify as domestic violence victims under New Jersey law
  • Covered minor victims include those in dating relationships and emancipated minors (married, in military service, have a child, are pregnant, or court-declared emancipated)
  • Amends N.J.S.2C:44-1, which governs the aggravating and mitigating factors courts must consider when determining criminal sentences
  • Courts already consider existing aggravating factors for domestic violence committed in the presence of children under 16 and for repeat domestic violence offenders; this bill adds specific protection for minor victims themselves
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides for an additional aggravating factor in sentencing person who has committed act of domestic violence against certain minors.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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