Judiciary

Senate Bill 3840 · Makes it a fourth degree crime to operate as unlicensed bail agent, per SCI recommendations.

Sent June 3, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3860 · Includes certain armed security officers regulated by "Detective Melvin Vincent Santiago's Law" in crimes of assault and disarming an officer.

Sent June 3, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3893 · The "Uniform Criminal Records Accuracy Act."

Sent June 3, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3823 · Provides for training programs for notaries public and increases application fees.

Sent May 30, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3878 · Reaffirms and clarifies that Attorney General and Division on Civil Rights may initiate actions in Superior Court to enforce "Law Against Discrimination."

Sent May 30, 2019 · Reported out after 224 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3815 · Makes child support arrearages collectable anytime by public welfare or other social services board or agency against obligor or obligor's estate based on amount of public assistance provided due to obligor's failure to pay support.

Sent May 24, 2019 · Reported out after 178 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3775 · Revises page rate for transcript of stenographic record or other court recordings; eliminates scheduled page rate increases.

Sent May 20, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3793 · Requires notification of certain domestic violence victims through the Victim Information and Notification Everyday System (VINE).

Sent May 20, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3801 · Provides for certain criminal and civil justice reforms, particularly with respect to legal consequences associated with certain marijuana and hashish offenses as well as expungement eligibility and procedures.

Sent May 20, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3703 · Upgrades offense of criminal mischief if person damages or impairs operation of school bus in the presence of child under age 16.

Sent May 16, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3737 · Makes various changes to bias intimidation law.

Sent May 16, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3739 · Establishes new liability standards in sexual abuse lawsuits filed against public entities and public employees.

Sent May 16, 2019 · Reported out after 32 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3749 · Requires AOC to issue report to Senate on sentences imposed on persons for drug offenses, categorized by race, by certain non-tenured judges assigned to Superior Court, Law Division as requirement of eligibility for reappointment.

Sent May 16, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4709 · Revises State marriage license application form to permit certain changes in middle name and surname.

Sent May 13, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5072 · "Defense Against Porch Pirates Act"; creates new category of theft, with penalties including mandatory restitution and community service, for taking package delivered to residence by cargo carrier.*

Sent May 13, 2019 · Reported out after 241 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 3655 · Provides for court dismissal, with prejudice, of civil actions for which lis pendens notices are filed under certain circumstances.

Sent May 13, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3658 · Immunizes from civil liability first responders who forcibly enter property to provide emergency assistance.

Sent May 13, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3662 · Makes certain changes to drug court.

Sent May 13, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3665 · Expands duties of Commission on Human Trafficking to include studying connection between human trafficking and illicit massage parlor businesses.

Sent May 13, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3678 · Provides for process to vacate and expunge, as applicable, arrests, charges, complaints, convictions, or other dispositions, as well as DNA records, associated with violations of law committed by person while victim of human trafficking.

Sent May 13, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3628 · Requires institutions of higher education and public and nonpublic high schools and middle schools to adopt anti-hazing policies; expands activities encompassing criminal hazing and upgrades penalties for engaging in these activities.

Sent March 21, 2019 · Reported out after 242 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 10 · Revises requirements to authorize and access medical cannabis; establishes Cannabis Regulatory Commission; revises permit requirements for alternative treatment centers; and establishes additional legal protections for patients and caregivers.**

Sent March 18, 2019 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2703 · "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory and Expungement Aid Modernization Act"; legalizes personal use cannabis for adults; creates Cannabis Regulatory Commission to regulate personal use and medical cannabis; provides expungement relief for certain past marijua

Sent March 18, 2019 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3205 · Revises expungement eligibility and procedures. *

Sent March 18, 2019 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 3616 · Provides that denial of services based on a person's disability or perceived disability by domestic violence shelters is unlawful discrimination.

Sent March 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3621 · Legalizes personal use of marijuana, subject to voter approval.

Sent March 18, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3584 · Repeals law that established optional will registry.

Sent March 14, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3534 · Upgrades certain types of assault against sports officials to aggravated assault.

Sent March 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3550 · Amends statute that criminalizes display of symbols, objects, or graffiti exposing another to threats of violence to specifically include noose, burning cross, or swastika.

Sent March 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3553 · Bars the denial of expungement application in certain instances.

Sent March 5, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 594 · Immunizes from civil liability first responders who forcibly enter property to provide emergency assistance.

Sent March 4, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4547 · Requires collection and reporting of information concerning crimes against the elderly and disabled.

Sent March 4, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3528 · Establishes process to obtain judgement of adoption for civil union partner or spouse of natural or legal parent of child when that person is named as parent on child's birth certificate.

Sent March 4, 2019 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3496 · "Defense Against Porch Pirates Act"; creates new category of theft, with penalties including mandatory restitution and community service, for taking package delivered to residence by cargo carrier.*

Sent February 21, 2019 · Reported out after 322 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3477 · Requires plaintiff to obtain affidavit of merit in malpractice suit against enrolled agent.

Sent February 14, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4318 · Includes certain armed security officers regulated by "Detective Melvin Vincent Santiago's Law" in crimes of assault and disarming an officer.

Sent February 7, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3420 · Bars public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims against them; provides that such settlements constitute public records.

Sent February 7, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3424 · Provide that driver's license may not be suspended on grounds of failure to pay child support unless obligor is given opportunity for court hearing.

Sent February 7, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3445 · Decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana, hashish, and marijuana-infused products; downgrades certain distribution crimes; requires expedited expungement of certain offenses.

Sent February 7, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3463 · Upgrades unlawful taking thefts in certain instances.

Sent February 7, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3360 · Requires sentences of imprisonment for committing more than one criminal homicide upon place of public worship or religious organization be served consecutively.

Sent January 24, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3335 · Upgrades crowdfunded thefts; imposes mandatory restitution and fines; requires minimum term of imprisonment.

Sent January 17, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3340 · Makes unauthorized practice of massage and bodywork therapies a crime.

Sent January 17, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3322 · Provides for advocate in criminal cases concerning welfare or care of animal.*

Sent January 15, 2019 · Reported out after 307 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3324 · Provides limited liability protection to private campgrounds for certain risks of camping.

Sent January 15, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1177 · Repeals law that established optional will registry.

Sent December 3, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3218 · Permits persons participating in Drug Court and other programs to earn credit against amount owed on certain court-imposed financial obligations.

Sent December 3, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3189 · Expands registration requirements under Megan's Law to include persons committing human trafficking crimes or engaging in prostitution, when crimes involve minors.

Sent November 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3198 · Allows drug- or alcohol-dependent person admitted into court-ordered supervisory treatment program to reduce amount owed on court-ordered fines and certain other financial obligations upon successful completion of program.

Sent November 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3150 · "Timothy J. Piazza's Law"; expands scope of activities constituting hazing; increases penalties for hazing resulting in injury; requires institutions of higher education and public and nonpublic high schools and middle schools to adopt anti-hazing policie

Sent October 29, 2018 · Reported out after 316 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3114 · Increases penalty for improper use of food stamps; requires mandatory imprisonment for public officer or employee who misuses food stamps.

Sent October 18, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3120 · Requires collection and reporting of information concerning crimes against the elderly and disabled.

Sent October 18, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3123 · Establishes procedures for disqualification from public office or employment upon conviction of certain crimes; creates registry.

Sent October 18, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3127 · "Marissa's Law"; provides for mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury, except if operator reports the accident; increases mandatory minimum term for reckless vehicular homicid

Sent October 18, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3047 · Criminalizes the manufacture, sale, and possession of controlled dangerous substance U-47700, known as U-4 or "Pink."

Sent October 15, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3059 · Permits persons admitted into court-ordered supervisory treatment program for drug or alcohol dependency to earn credit against amount owed on certain court-imposed financial obligations.

Sent October 15, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3060 · Increases term of municipal court judge to five years.

Sent October 15, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1013 · Provides for jurisdiction for prosecution for certain crimes against minors committed outside New Jersey.

Sent September 27, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3003 · Expands cyber-harassment to include tampering or interfering with electronic devices.

Sent September 27, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2917 · Revises civil remedies for victims of invasion of privacy due to unauthorized recording or disclosure of sexual or intimate images.

Sent September 17, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2949 · Permits, under certain circumstances, person adjudged juvenile delinquent to expunge record for act which would have constituted robbery if committed by adult.

Sent September 17, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2951 · Provides automated expungement process to address convictions for certain crimes, disorderly persons offenses, petty disorderly persons offenses, and municipal ordinance violations, or arrests or charges therefor not resulting in convictions.

Sent September 17, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2880 · Eliminates pre-lawsuit, notice of claim requirements for suits filed against any State or local public entity or public employee under the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act" or "New Jersey Contractual Liability Act."

Sent August 27, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2768 · Imposes enhanced penalties for threat that is transmitted to kill or do harm on school property.

Sent June 21, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2726 · Revises reappointment process for administrative law judges, and establishes tenure upon reappointment with the Senate's advice and consent.

Sent June 14, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2687 · Expands pretrial risk assessment to include history of domestic violence abuse and pending charges.

Sent June 11, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2701 · Clarifies pretrial detention and pretrial release provisions in P.L.2014, c.31; designates P.L.2014, c.31 and this bill as the "Restoring Judicial Discretion in Bail Setting Act."

Sent June 11, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2705 · Permits certain non-blood relatives to have claim to estate of person with no will who died, when person has no spouse or partner or blood heirs, and estate transferred to State as unclaimed property.

Sent June 11, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2706 · Designates drug court program as the "special probation recovery court program" in statutes.

Sent June 11, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2702 · Legalizes possession and personal use of marijuana for persons age 21 and over; creates Division of Marijuana Enforcement and licensing structure; revises requirements for medical marijuana program.

Sent June 7, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2703 · "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory and Expungement Aid Modernization Act"; legalizes personal use cannabis for adults; creates Cannabis Regulatory Commission to regulate personal use and medical cannabis; provides expungement relief for certain past marijua

Sent June 7, 2018 · Moved on without a report after 172 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 317 · Establishes certain requirements for domestic violence training for certain judges and judicial personnel.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3250 · "Linnette Lebron's Law"; modifies procedures for marriage or civil union where a party is terminally ill.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3313 · Provides for immediate issuance of marriage and civil union licenses; provides for 72 hour waiting period prior to the ceremony.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2609 · Prevents criminal defendent from asserting "gay and transgender panic" defense to murder charge in order to reduce charge to manslaughter committed in heat of passion.*

Sent May 31, 2018 · Reported out after 560 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2610 · Establishes third degree crime for certain trespasses involving victim of domestic violence.

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2615 · Establishes assessment on criminal offenders for "School Safety and Security Fund."

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2616 · Authorizes application for dismissal of a "Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation " ("SLAPP").

Sent May 31, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2583 · Expands the law of intestate succession to include certain non-blood heirs.

Sent May 21, 2018 · Reported out after 392 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2584 · Changes element of crime of strict liability for drug-induced death so that liability is based on drug being "direct contributing factor" to death.

Sent May 21, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2586 · Permits counties to establish county-municipal courts with limited, countywide jurisdiction.

Sent May 21, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2590 · Exempts nursing mothers from jury duty.

Sent May 21, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2529 · Creates Mental Illness Diversion Program to divert eligible persons away from criminal justice system and into appropriate case management and mental health services.

Sent May 14, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2560 · Concerns diversion from criminal prosecution for persons with mental illness under certain circumstances.

Sent May 14, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2568 · Includes crime of creating false public alarms as form of bias intimidation.

Sent May 14, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2519 · Upgrades theft to a crime of the first degree if amount involved is $500,000 or more.

Sent May 10, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2484 · Revises procedures concerning access to decedent's safe-deposit box.

Sent April 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2485 · Provides for a two-year statute of limitations in discrimination case under the "Law Against Discrimination" and prohibits certain waiver provisions in employment contracts.

Sent April 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2500 · Upgrades penalties for certain crimes involving heroin and fentanyl; establishes new crimes concerning heroin mixtures; allows certain defendants to be eligible for drug court.

Sent April 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2513 · Establishes procedures for appointment of municipal court officers; expands authority of special law enforcement officers.

Sent April 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 431 · Authorizes wiretap orders for investigation of luring or enticing a child, identity theft, stalking and cyber-harassment under certain circumstances.

Sent April 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2404 · Permits applicant for expungement to file one, duly verified petition for multiple convictions.

Sent April 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2411 · Requires parties to certain telephone communications to give notice of intention to record communications in order for communications to be lawfully recorded; failure to give notice violates "New Jersey Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act.

Sent April 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2417 · Changes spelling of "subpena" to "subpoena" to make references to term uniform throughout statutory law.

Sent April 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2441 · Clarifies, under "The New Jersey Alternative Procedure for Dispute Resolution Act," timeframe for party to seek judicial review of alternative dispute resolution award after making request to modify award with umpire of alternative proceeding.

Sent April 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2318 · Provides for expedited expungement of marijuana offenses in the event of decriminalization or legalization; establishes the "Expungement Coordinator Program" for certain marijuana convictions.

Sent March 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2331 · Establishes procedures for individuals arrested for drug intoxication offenses to be transported to substance abuse treatment, and for municipal court to commit such individuals to treatment in lieu of prosecution.

Sent March 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2332 · Concerns participation in special probation drug court. *

Sent March 22, 2018 · Reported out after 53 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2270 · Authorizes the court to issue restraining orders to defendants charged with a crime as a condition of release on bail.

Sent March 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2280 · Requires certain defendants to be eligible for monetary bail upon issuance of compliant-warrant.

Sent March 12, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2180 · Provides that unlawful use, manufacture, or distribution of controlled dangerous substance by parent or caregiver in presence of child constitutes crime of endangering welfare of that child.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2181 · Upgrades assault against servicemember to aggravated assault; expands crime of bias intimidation to encompass crimes and offenses committed against servicemembers.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2182 · Grants immunity from civil liability to persons reporting information concerning crimes related to terrorism.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2183 · Clarifies that crime victim has a right to make a victim impact statement directly to the defendant at sentencing.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2184 · Provides for establishment of child support lien against life insurance proceeds; requires insurers perform child support judgment search.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2185 · Increases certain arson offenses to a crime of the third degree.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2186 · Restores the death penalty for persons who commit certain murders.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2199 · Makes desecration of a military monument a crime of the third degree.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2200 · Requires court to consider gang affiliation when making bail determinations.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2204 · Upgrades penalties for assaulting licensed bounty hunters.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2210 · Requires victims of the criminally insane to be notified upon release, escape, or transfer of offender from mental health facility.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2211 · Upgrades crime of invasion of privacy under certain circumstances; eliminates presumption of nonimprisonment.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2213 · Upgrades crime of stalking when victim is less than 18 years old.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2214 · Permits counties to establish a central municipal drug court.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2226 · Increases monetary thresholds for certain theft offenses.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2227 · Creates a Land Use Court.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2236 · Provides that records of convictions for carjacking and promoting prostitution of child shall not be expunged.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2264 · Requires certain civil actions against certain licensed persons to be brought within two years.

Sent March 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2064 · Restores the death penalty for certain murders.

Sent March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2076 · Authorizes executor or administrator to take control of online accounts of deceased person.

Sent March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2085 · Clarifies that school bus for purpose of upgraded penalties in "school zone" criminal drug laws includes any bus owned and operated by board of education or by private contractor.

Sent March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2087 · Bars sex offenders from jobs which primarily consist of contact with children.

Sent March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2095 · Establishes procedures for determining enforceability of standard form contracts; invalidates certain indemnification clauses.

Sent March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2096 · Permits juror donation of statutory juror compensation to New Jersey Vet2Vet Hotline program.

Sent March 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2145 · Concerns attorney fees for workers' compensation awards.

Sent March 5, 2018 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1986 · Grants county governing body final authority to determine expenditures for courtroom facilities.

Sent February 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1987 · Authorizes business entities to designate representatives in court proceedings without the necessity for representation by an attorney.

Sent February 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1996 · Requires persons convicted of sex offense in foreign countries to comply with Megan's Law.

Sent February 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2005 · Permits juveniles to be admitted to drug court program under certain circumstances.

Sent February 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2024 · Prohibits plea bargain if sex offender who committed Megan's Law offense would not be required to register.

Sent February 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2027 · Authorizes courts to assess costs of prosecution against certain drug defendants.

Sent February 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2034 · Requires counseling for certain domestic violence offenders.

Sent February 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2038 · Upgrades assault on victims who are elderly or disabled.

Sent February 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2039 · Upgrades assault on victims who are disabled.

Sent February 26, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1027 · Includes crime of creating false public alarms as form of bias intimidation.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1920 · Prohibits juror disqualification based on gender identity or sexual orientation; codifies procedures when discriminatory use of peremptory challenges is alleged.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1926 · Decriminalizes possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana and personal-use amount of regulated marijuana-infused products; requires substance abuse treatment under certain circumstances.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1929 · Clarifies the intent of the Legislature that the attempt or conspiracy to commit certain offenses may constitute acts of domestic violence.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1931 · Establishes publicly accessible domestic violence Internet registry.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1944 · Bars the disclosure of personal identifying information of grand jury witnesses except for name; creates a fourth degree offense for attorney disclosure.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1945 · Provides that Probation Division would file child support judgment as a lien only when amount of judgment equals or exceeds amount of child support due for a one-month period.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1946 · Establishes the New Jersey Task Force on Child Support Reform.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1973 · Provides for immediate issuance of marriage and civil union licenses; provides for 72 hour waiting period prior to the ceremony.

Sent February 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1884 · Permits court to order transfer of billing responsibility for, and rights to, wireless telephone number to certain victims of domestic violence or stalking.

Sent February 15, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1892 · Establishes the "New Jersey Sunshine in Litigation Act"; requires disclosure of judgements, records, and settlements concerning public hazards.

Sent February 15, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1819 · Establishes pilot reentry court and imprisonment diversion program.

Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1845 · Extends exemption from charitable immunity for certain civil actions to persons of any age who are beneficiaries of the nonprofit corporation.

Sent February 8, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1547 · Amends eligibility for expungement of criminal records.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1550 · Requires the reporting of criminal offenses occurring on school property to law enforcement authorities.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1551 · Clarifies that person who graduates from special probation drug court is ineligible for post-graduation records expungement if convicted of crime or offense, or if charges are pending, for act committed during term of drug court.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1552 · Expands types of abusive acts that constitute domestic violence under "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991."

Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1553 · Creates procedure for destruction of all records pertaining to juveniles who are arrested but subsequently not charged with delinquency.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1595 · Establishes crime of "sexual extortion": using explicit sexual images to extort victims.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1644 · Allows for the establishment of a "County Tenant Legal Assistance Program" in each county; requires portion of the administrative fee for residential mortgage execution sales fund the program.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1705 · The "School Safety and Security Act"; establishes penalties for certain criminal acts committed on school property.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1718 · Creates first degree crime of home invasion, makes crime subject to No Early Release Act, and upgrades burglary of a residence to a second degree crime under certain circumstances.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1757 · Strengthens location confidentiality for certain crime victims.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1764 · Regulates the authority of the court to make provision for the educational expenses of an unemancipated child in certain instances involving child support.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1765 · Expands categories of individuals who may bring a claim under wrongful imprisonment statute.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1766 · Expands wrongful death act to allow recovery for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society and loss of companionship.

Sent February 5, 2018 · Reported out after 59 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1269 · Establishes criminal background check and judgment search requirement for name change; prohibits name change in certain circumstances.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1270 · Upgrades crime of manslaughter to aggravated manslaughter under certain circumstances.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1271 · Establishes the "Domestic Violence Tuition Waiver Program."

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1272 · Clarifies procedures for resignation, removal, and succession of fiduciaries.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1273 · Clarifies excuse from jury service for members of the military or reserve under certain circumstances; repeals N.J.S.38A:4-6.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1274 · "Linnette Lebron's Law"; modifies procedures for marriage or civil union where a party is terminally ill.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1288 · Provides for a mandatory term of imprisonment for assault involving domestic violence.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1292 · Provides for attachment of real property relating to terrorism.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1301 · Requires all elected or appointed local government officers to receive ethics training.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1315 · The "Full Marriage Recognition for Civil Union Couples Act"; recognizes certain civil unions as marriages dating back to inception of such civil unions.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1318 · Permits counties and non-governmental, community-based agencies to establish family justice centers which provide coordinated, multi-agency governmental and non-governmental assistance to victims of certain crimes and offenses, including domestic violence

Sent February 1, 2018 · Reported out after 501 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1449 · Directs the development and posting of notices containing information for victims of human trafficking.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1452 · Repeals N.J.S.3B:23-18, concerning intestate property distribution under certain circumstances.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1453 · Declares the rights of a parent to be fundamental and not subject to infringement by the State absent compelling need.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1465 · Provides that municipal prosecutors are "employees" of the municipality for purposes of the Tort Claims Act.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1467 · Imposes limits on fees charged for discovery in municipal court matters.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1471 · Establishes civil action for damages against organizations that support terrorism.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1472 · Provides that civil actions concerning home improvement contracts for residential or non-commercial property may be brought in the county where the property is located.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1473 · Clarifies that punitive damages may not be awarded against public entities or public employees acting within the scope of their employment in any action.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1487 · Establishes four-year pilot program in Ocean County for electronic monitoring of certain domestic violence offenders; designated as "Lisa's Law"; appropriates $2.5 million.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1506 · Eliminates statute of limitations for kidnapping and increases statute of limitations for other serious crimes to 10 years.

Sent February 1, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1098 · Requires psychological examination when parent loses custody of child and wants to regain custody of child who is in care or custody of grandparent.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1115 · Provides penalties for sexually offensive or abusive communication through social networking websites.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1116 · Prohibits posting or publishing personal identifying information of witness, victim, or informant.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1122 · Expands the means to obtain a protective order for a minor.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1123 · Revises the statutes concerning oaths and affidavits.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1164 · Exempts police from jury duty.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1166 · Establishes new offenses concerning the unlawful possession and use of credit card scanners.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1167 · Authorizes court to impose rescue operation costs of public entity under certain circumstances.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1172 · Clarifies the effective date of the "New Jersey False Claims Act."

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1181 · Creates new $100 assessment for convictions of certain sexual offenses to fund counseling for victims and their families; establishes Sexual Offender Victim Counseling Fund.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1183 · Concerns victim's right to rape care advocate under certain circumstances.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1249 · Clarifies crime of unlawful access concerning certain password protected communications in electronic storage.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1250 · Provides certain immunities from spectator-based lawsuits arising from youth sports events.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1251 · Expands statute authorizing temporary restraining orders for certain alleged stalking victims to include victims of any age or mental capacity.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1252 · Requires Family Part under certain circumstances to dispose of charge of contempt of a domestic violence order on an emergency basis, without setting bail.

Sent January 25, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1060 · Provides rental and lease protections for domestic violence victims.

Sent January 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1061 · Concerns time frames for establishing or enforcing property rights related to adverse possession.

Sent January 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1062 · Establishes guardianship monitoring program in Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults.

Sent January 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1063 · Updates factors for consideration for grandparent and sibling petitions seeking visits with child over objection of parent, guardian, or custodian; adds preference for child's temporary placement with grandparent under "Child Placement Bill of Rights Act.

Sent January 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1064 · Upgrades domestic violence-related assault under certain circumstances.

Sent January 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1065 · Criminalizes exposing first responder or health care provider to controlled dangerous substance under certain circumstances.

Sent January 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1069 · Increases mandatory retirement age for Administrative Law Judges, Workers' Compensation Judges and county prosecutors from 70 to 75.

Sent January 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1070 · Upgrades crime of stalking when stalking activity is carried out or assisted by installation or use of communication or location monitoring program or device on cellular phone or wireless mobile device.

Sent January 22, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 923 · Creates new offense of theft by financial exploitation of a vulnerable person.

Sent January 16, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 68 · Requires applicants for commercial driver license to complete training course on handling and responding to suspected human trafficking.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 69 · Provides for civil actions against persons or entities profiting from commission of human trafficking offenses, or maintaining victims of such offenses.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 76 · Upgrades burglary of a residence as a crime of the second degree; upgrades it to a crime of the first degree if committed while armed.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 86 · Provides for a presumption of joint physical custody in a child custody determination; addresses relocation.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 113 · Requires uniform response procedures for all domestic crisis teams established or participated in by law enforcement agencies, and strengthens Statewide supervision over teams.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 142 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 114 · Establishes standards for Batterers' Intervention Programs in domestic violence cases.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 142 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 115 · Establishes certain requirements for domestic violence training for certain judges and judicial personnel. *

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 142 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 116 · Requires training for law enforcement officers and assistant county prosecutors concerning handling of domestic violence cases.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 117 · Establishes mandatory domestic violence training for municipal prosecutors.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 124 · Imposes mandatory terms of imprisonment on persons convicted of certain sex crimes against minors.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 126 · Upgrades crime of invasion of privacy under certain circumstances.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 127 · Upgrades the crime of invasion of privacy if it results in death or serious bodily injury to a crime of the second degree.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 128 · Prohibits the unauthorized photographing or videotaping of a child.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 134 · Bars domestic violence defendants from participation in Pretrial Intervention.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 135 · Clarifies that "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991" covers elder abuse in domestic settings.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 136 · Establishes certain requirements for use of restraint and seclusion on students with disabilities in school districts and approved private schools for students with disabilities; requires DOE to collect and report data regarding restraint and seclusion.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 55 days

Senate Bill 141 · Revises restrictions for Internet access by sex offenders.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 146 · Imposes mandatory forfeiture of public office, position or employment upon conviction of certain offenses.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 176 · Enhances "Crime Victim's Bill of Rights"; prohibits defendant from entering crime victim's home throughout criminal justice process, including in relation to any investigation or discovery.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 187 · Provides public access to certain information received or possessed by legislators.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 204 · Amends the "Public Corruption Profiteering Penalty Act."

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 211 · Requires forfeiture of public office, position or employment upon conviction of certain offenses.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 222 · Provides immunity from liability for certain recreational activities and from injuries caused by acts of God.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 237 · Eliminates applicable court costs in certain medical event-related motor vehicle accidents.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 270 · Establishes defacement of certain gravesites where human remains are stored or interred as possible bias intimidation offense.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 273 · Establishes presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 307 · Requires court to consider results of domestic violence assessment before dissolving certain domestic violence restraining orders.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 313 · Imposes mandatory term of life imprisonment without eligibility for parole on persons who commit particularly brutal sexual assaults.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 315 · Creates offense of financial exploitation of the elderly.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 321 · Allows certain drug dealing offenses to be graded by "units," rather than weight, of controlled dangerous substances.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 323 · Increases penalties for certain heroin offenses by revising threshold amounts for first, second, and third degree crimes of manufacturing, distributing, and dispensing heroin.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 338 · Adds new civil penalties and increases surcharges imposed on domestic violence offenders; establishes "Domestic Violence Victims' Legal Assistance Fund.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 353 · Expands role of temporary guardian to include arranging placement of alleged incapacitated person in appropriate, less restrictive environment.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 356 · Permits sealing of certain criminal records.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 364 · Concerns procedure applicable to applicants for professional or occupational licenses who would otherwise be barred from licensure due to certain child support or related obligations.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 375 · Affords civil immunity to private colleges and their police officers in certain cases.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 406 · Creates New Jersey Innocence Study and Review Commission.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 293 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 419 · Establishes "Court Security Enhancement Fund"; increases certain court fees and assessments.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 427 · Bars persons under age 18 from marrying or entering into a civil union.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 86 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 435 · Provides enhanced penalties for making a false report to law enforcement authorities in certain circumstances.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 458 · Expands the domestic violence statutes to encompass minors aged 16 and older.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 472 · Decriminalizes possession of 15 grams or less of marijuana, imposes civil penalties, and establishes fund for drug education.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 477 · Extends statute of limitations in civil actions for sexual abuse claims; expands categories of potential defendants in civil actions; creates two-year window for parties to bring previously time-barred actions based on sexual abuse.*

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 422 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 510 · Establishes a Medical Malpractice Court.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 514 · Clarifies that encouraging another person to cause bodily injury, by filming, photographing, or otherwise recording injury-causing act for circulation, publication, or distribution, is form of crime of endangering an injured victim.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 519 · Concerns termination of child support and other financial support for emancipated child.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 539 · Reinstates the death penalty for certain murders.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 578 · Prohibits release of home addresses of certain public safety employees by governmental entities.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 587 · Establishes Statewide "Peace: A Learned Solution Program (PALS)."

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 142 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 588 · Establishes "Monica's Law" concerning domestic violence risk assessment pilot program.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 142 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 635 · Limits certain provisions in and enforceability of restrictive covenants in certain contracts of employment.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 637 · Creates a civil cause of action for stalking.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 638 · Provides that information technology professionals who find child pornography on computers must report the finding to law enforcement.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 643 · Makes all persons convicted of sexual assault subject to the No Early Release Act; specifies that any use of force elevates sexual assault to aggravated sexual assault.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 646 · Establishes new crime of domestic violence committed in the presence of a child.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 750 · Requires Attorney General to establish victims of identity theft database.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 751 · Concerns crime of trafficking in personal identifying information.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 753 · Requires certain employers with State contracts to pay their employees their usual compensation for each day of jury service.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 780 · "Personal Injury Trust Fund Transparency Act;" requires plaintiff to file personal injury trust claims under certain circumstances; addresses allocation of trust claims; establishes scheduling and discovery requirements for certain tort actions.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 783 · Provides for jurisdiction for prosecution for certain crimes against minors committed outside New Jersey.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 788 · Upgrades burglary of residence to crime of the second degree.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 807 · Bars certain officials from elective office and from participation in various political activities for certain time periods.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 815 · Restricts access to motor vehicle accident reports under certain circumstances.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 819 · Makes provisions of the "New Jersey False Claims Act" retroactive under certain circumstances.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 821 · Requires all attorneys engaged in private practice of law in New Jersey be covered by legal malpractice liability insurance.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 824 · Revises certain drunk driving penalties; expands use of ignition interlock devices.**

Sent January 9, 2018 · Reported out after 258 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 830 · Legalizes possession and personal use of small amounts of marijuana for persons age 21 and over; creates Division of Marijuana Enforcement and licensing structure.

Sent January 9, 2018 · Stopped in committee after 0 days