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NJ A412

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Flynn

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows prosecutors to classify domestic violence or child endangerment offenses one degree higher than the underlying offense when committed during a declared national, state, or county emergency
  • Applies to offenses filed under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 and violations of the child endangerment statute (N.J.S.2C:24-4)
  • Enhancement is discretionary and left to the prosecutor's judgment rather than mandatory
  • Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 New Jersey legislative session by Assemblywoman Victoria A. Flynn and Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger of District 13 (Monmouth)

Legislative Description

Provides act of domestic violence or child endangerment committed during state of emergency may be classified one degree higher than underlying offense.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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