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NJ A331

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Flynn

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the list of criminal convictions that prohibit awarding child custody or visitation rights by adding first degree kidnapping of a minor, criminal sexual contact, luring/enticing a child (when combined with prior sex offense convictions), human trafficking for sexual activity, lewdness involving minors, and promoting child prostitution

  • Applies to equivalent crimes committed in other jurisdictions, not just New Jersey convictions

  • Allows courts to award custody or visitation only upon clear and convincing evidence that it is in the child's best interest

  • Requires courts to stay enforcement of any custody/visitation order for at least 10 days to allow for appeals

  • Denial of custody or visitation does not terminate parental rights or child support obligations, and victims are not required to appear in the presence of the offender during support proceedings

Legislative Description

Prohibits award of custody or visitation rights to persons convicted of certain sex crimes against 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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