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NJ A4214

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 16-member New Jersey Task Force on Child Support Reform to study current child support laws, policies, and procedures and identify problems requiring reform
  • Task force membership includes six ex officio members (Commissioners of Human Services, Corrections, and Labor; Attorney General; Chief Justice; Public Defender), four legislators (two from each chamber with bipartisan representation), and six gubernatorial appointees who are child support professionals or interested laypersons
  • Commissioner of Human Services serves as co-chair alongside a Governor-appointed public member co-chair
  • Task force must consult with organizations including Advocates for Children of New Jersey, National Association of Social Workers NJ Chapter, NJ State Nurses Association, NJ Education Association, and Rutgers Graduate School of Social Work
  • Final report with findings and recommendations due within 18 months of organization, after which the task force dissolves three months later

Legislative Description

Establishes the New Jersey Task Force on Child Support Reform.

Children, Families and Food Security

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Children, Families and Food Security Committee2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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