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NJ S1752
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Troy Singleton
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AI Summary
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Creates a four-year pilot program in Ocean County (or alternate county chosen by the Attorney General) for GPS electronic monitoring of defendants convicted of violating domestic violence restraining orders, with automatic victim notification capabilities.
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Appropriates $2.5 million from the General Fund to a newly established "Domestic Violence Victim Notification Fund," with unexpended funds returning to the General Fund after the pilot expires.
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Requires victim's informed consent before electronic monitoring can be ordered, including full disclosure of technology limitations, safety planning resources, and the right to terminate participation at any time through a court hearing.
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Imposes a $250 monitoring fee on monitored defendants plus new civil penalties of $200-$250 on domestic violence offenders to fund the program, with waivers available for extreme financial hardship.
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Mandates annual reports from the Attorney General evaluating program effectiveness and recommending whether to expand statewide, with the program expiring after the fourth annual report is submitted.
Legislative Description
Establishes four-year pilot program in Ocean County for electronic monitoring of certain domestic violence offenders; appropriates $2.5 million.
Withdrawn Because Approved
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.291.
1/13/2026