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NJ S2558

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Declan O'Scanlon

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Final restraining orders in domestic violence cases will remain in effect after the plaintiff's death if other persons are also listed as protected on the order
  • Prosecutors must notify all protected persons listed on a final restraining order when a domestic violence defendant is released from custody, not just the primary victim
  • Under current New Jersey law, final restraining orders are permanent with no automatic expiration date, but can be dissolved or modified by the issuing judge upon good cause shown
  • The bill amends the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (P.L.1991, c.261) to clarify that orders protecting multiple persons survive the death of the original plaintiff
  • The legislation takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes that final restraining order survives plaintiff's death where other persons are also protected; requires prosecutors to provide notice of defendant's release to other persons protected by order.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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