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Committees · 2022–2023 Session

Judiciary

A Senate committee, in every session since the 2000–2001 session.

Other sessions: 2026–2027 · 2024–2025 · 2020–2021 · 2018–2019 · 2016–2017 · 2014–2015 · 2012–2013 · 2010–2011 · 2008–2009 · 2006–2007 · 2004–2005 · 2002–2003 · 2000–2001

Members

As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.

Bills

Bills sent to the committee in the 2022–2023 Session.

  • Bills sent304

    6% of the bills the Senate sent to committees

  • Reported out21%

    63 of 304; 5 moved on without a report, 236 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee102 days

    most between 35 and 291 days

  • Amendments offered0

    committee amendments

In every session

Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.

  • 2026–2027344 bills

    reported 9% · typically 17 days, most 7–149 · 0 amendments · 11 members

  • 2024–2025381 bills

    reported 13% · typically 94 days, most 4–171 · 0 amendments · 12 members

  • 2022–2023304 bills

    reported 21% · typically 102 days, most 35–291 · 0 amendments · 12 members

  • 2020–2021308 bills

    reported 19% · typically 47 days, most 17–157 · 0 amendments · 12 members

  • 2018–2019292 bills

    reported 11% · typically 142 days, most 53–293 · 0 amendments · 13 members

  • 2016–2017292 bills

    reported 8% · typically 52 days, most 14–147 · 0 amendments · 14 members

  • 2014–2015307 bills

    reported 12% · typically 170 days, most 69–231 · 0 amendments · 13 members

  • 2012–2013292 bills

    reported 14% · typically 126 days, most 37–360 · 0 amendments · 13 members

  • 2010–2011253 bills

    reported 10% · typically 213 days, most 70–307 · 0 amendments · 14 members

  • 2008–2009262 bills

    reported 16% · typically 101 days, most 16–364 · 0 amendments · 14 members

  • 2006–2007249 bills

    reported 12% · typically 245 days, most 119–347 · 0 amendments · 13 members

  • 2004–2005264 bills

    reported 24% · typically 119 days, most 27–213 · 0 amendments · 12 members

  • 2002–2003302 bills

    reported 24% · typically 128 days, most 53–259 · 0 amendments · 14 members

  • 2000–2001286 bills

    reported 35% · typically 77 days, most 20–179 · 0 amendments · 12 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2022–2023 Session, newest first.

304 bills

  • Senate Bill 4268 · Permits certain special State officers to represent licensed cannabis and casino businesses*

    Sent January 2, 2024 · Reported out after 2 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 5826 · Revises and clarifies certain expungement procedures.

    Sent December 28, 2023 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2281 · Revises civil remedies for victims of invasion of privacy due to unauthorized recording or disclosure of sexual or intimate images.

    Sent December 11, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 4211 · Revises and clarifies certain expungement procedures.

    Sent December 7, 2023 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 4184 · Requires court to consider certain domestic violence convictions when considering alimony award; permits alimony modification based on certain subsequent domestic violence convictions.

    Sent December 4, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 4092 · Revises procedures for temporary guardianship.

    Sent November 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 4095 · Establishes protections from abusive and controlling litigation for victims of domestic violence.

    Sent November 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 4139 · Requires Pretrial Services to recommend pretrial detention of certain repeat offenders.

    Sent November 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 4140 · Concerns provision of services to defendants on pretrial release.

    Sent November 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 4141 · Clarifies procedures for revocation of pretrial release for certain defendants.

    Sent November 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 4144 · Expands protection against bias intimidation to include political affiliation or belief.

    Sent November 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 4151 · Requires notice to be provided by municipal court to applicant for public defender of fee and process to waive fee for inability to pay.

    Sent November 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 4159 · Permits voluntary participation in treatment as condition of pretrial release under certain circumstances.

    Sent November 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 4168 · Concerns consideration of factors by court at hearing for pretrial detention or violation of condition of pretrial release.

    Sent November 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 4169 · Clarifies that "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991" covers elder abuse in domestic settings.

    Sent November 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4888 · Eliminates fee for filing certified copy of name change order.

    Sent November 27, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5510 · Prohibits and imposes criminal penalty on distribution of certain intentionally deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of election.

    Sent November 27, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5511 · Prohibits creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media, known as "deepfakes," under certain circumstances.

    Sent November 27, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5610 · Revises penalties for possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by underage persons.

    Sent November 27, 2023 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 4056 · Clarifies rights of parents with disabilities in child protective proceedings.

    Sent November 27, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

284 more
  • Senate Bill 4069 · Amends criteria of eligibility for Mental Health Diversion Program.

    Sent November 27, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 4039 · Creates behavioral health court pilot program.

    Sent June 27, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 4040 · Concerns jurisdiction and operations of regional municipal courts.*

    Sent June 27, 2023 · Reported out after 163 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3954 · Revises penalties for possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by underage persons.

    Sent June 26, 2023 · Reported out after 164 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3999 · Establishes third degree crime of gang assault.

    Sent June 26, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 4000 · Upgrades penalties for unlawful possession of certain items by incarcerated persons and unlawful provision of certain items to incarcerated persons.

    Sent June 26, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3986 · Concerns rights of juvenile defendants who elect to be tried as adults.

    Sent June 20, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3973 · Reinstates penalty for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis as disorderly person offense.

    Sent June 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3975 · Establishes program for electronic monitoring of certain offenders; appropriates $50 million.

    Sent June 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3926 · Extends crime of identity theft to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction by means of artificial intelligence or deepfake technology.

    Sent June 5, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3934 · Requires certain correctional facilities to allow service and companion animals to assist inmates with disability; makes appropriation.

    Sent June 5, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3877 · Requires grading of offenses involving manufacturing, distributing, and dispensing heroin based on dosage units in addition to weight.

    Sent May 22, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3806 · Repeals Isolated Confinement Restriction Act.

    Sent May 11, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3838 · Prohibits county clerks, sheriffs, and surrogates from serving as chairperson, co-chairperson, or vice-chairperson of county political party committee.

    Sent May 11, 2023 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 1475 · Requires court to consider information concerning coercive control in domestic violence proceedings.*

    Sent May 8, 2023 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 1704 · Requires domestic violence orders to be issued in other languages in addition to English under certain circumstances.

    Sent May 8, 2023 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 2526 · Permits court to order transfer of billing responsibility for, and rights to, wireless telephone number to certain victims of domestic violence or stalking.

    Sent May 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 2668 · Requires court to consider certain domestic violence convictions when considering alimony award; permits alimony modification based on certain subsequent domestic violence convictions.**

    Sent May 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 3093 · Authorizes court to include in domestic violence restraining orders a provision making the order applicable to a pregnant victim's child upon birth of the child.

    Sent May 8, 2023 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 3730 · Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases; establishes presumption of award of custody to domestic violence victim in appropriate cases.**

    Sent May 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4004 · Specifies additional services for victims of sex trafficking and domestic violence; makes $1,000,000 appropriation.

    Sent May 8, 2023 · Reported out after 213 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 4444 · Upgrades certain types of assault against sports officials to aggravated assault.*

    Sent May 8, 2023 · Reported out after 213 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 5135 · Prohibits VCCO from denying award of compensation to victims with certain outstanding warrants and charges.

    Sent May 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5187 · Authorizes home detention for juveniles adjudicated delinquent for certain motor vehicle offenses.

    Sent May 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 5189 · Eliminates presumption of pretrial release for certain motor vehicle theft offenses if prior arrest or conviction occurred within prior 90-day-period.*

    Sent May 8, 2023 · Moved on without a report after 35 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 5310 · Directs fines collected for certain prostitution crime to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund."

    Sent May 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3771 · Eliminates fees, liens, and warrants issued for Public Defender services.

    Sent May 8, 2023 · Moved on without a report after 43 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3772 · Directs Office of the Public Defender to provide representation at parole revocation proceedings.

    Sent May 8, 2023 · Moved on without a report after 43 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3777 · Eliminates presumption of pretrial release for certain motor vehicle theft offenses if prior arrest or conviction occurred within prior 90-day-period.*

    Sent May 8, 2023 · Moved on without a report after 35 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3747 · Permits suit for abusive litigation for interference with legally protected health care activity or reproductive health care services under certain circumstances.

    Sent March 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3712 · "Stephanie's Law"; Requires AOC to establish publicly-accessible domestic violence registry; requires law enforcement officer to search State's domestic violence registries when conducting arrest.

    Sent March 13, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3713 · Requires law enforcement officer to conduct danger assessment of domestic violence victims and provide assistance to high-risk victims.

    Sent March 13, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3719 · Establishes fundamental freedom of person to marry or enter into civil union with person of any race.

    Sent March 13, 2023 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3720 · Expands the domestic violence statutes to encompass minors aged 16 and older.

    Sent March 13, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3707 · Prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure.

    Sent March 9, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3558 · Permits receipt of retirement annuities by certain members of JRS who filed for deferred retirement.*

    Sent March 6, 2023 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3701 · Permits court to order transfer of billing responsibility for, and rights to, wireless telephone number to certain victims of domestic violence or stalking.

    Sent March 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4939 · Establishes fundamental freedom of person to marry or enter into civil union with person of any race.

    Sent February 28, 2023 · Reported out after 104 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3668 · Establishes tianeptine as Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.

    Sent February 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3669 · Expands definition of victim of domestic violence.

    Sent February 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3652 · Upgrades strict liability vehicular homicide to crime of second degree.

    Sent February 27, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3655 · Requires drunk driver to pay restitution on behalf of child if parent or guardian is killed by that driver.

    Sent February 27, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3595 · Changes certain deadlines for primary election.

    Sent February 23, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3616 · Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with motor vehicle theft be detained prior to trial; imposes mandatory sentencing for thefts involving motor vehicle.

    Sent February 23, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3617 · Lowers monetary threshold for certain motor vehicle theft to constitute second degree crime.

    Sent February 23, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3623 · Removes five-year prohibition on municipalities promulgating ordinances or regulations related to cannabis industry.

    Sent February 23, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2866 · Establishes "Elections Transparency Act;" requires reporting of campaign contributions in excess of $200; increases contribution limits; concerns independent expenditure committees, certain business entity contributions, and certain local provisions; requires appropriation.*

    Sent February 16, 2023 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3613 · Criminalizes unlawful occupancy of dwellings.

    Sent February 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3588 · Establishes "Pretrial Partnership for Community Support and Services Pilot Program" for certain defendants.

    Sent February 9, 2023 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 2347 · Permits a marriage or civil union license to be issued and solemnized via audio-visual technology.

    Sent January 26, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3497 · Establishes Statewide program to provide treatment services for children exposed to domestic violence.

    Sent January 26, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3482 · Prohibits disclosure of certain information of probation officers.

    Sent January 19, 2023 · Reported out after 144 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3487 · Establishes the "New Jersey Feminine Hygiene Product Donations Immunity Act."

    Sent January 19, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3469 · Expands prosecutor's ability to motion for transfer of certain juvenile delinquency cases to adult court.

    Sent January 12, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3470 · Requires registration and regulation of certain hemp-derived cannabinoids manufactured and sold in this State.

    Sent January 12, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3471 · Permits court to incarcerate persons who violate conditions of special probation; requires monitoring of incarcerated person.

    Sent January 12, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3472 · Requires pretrial detention of defendant who violates conditions of pretrial release.

    Sent January 12, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3473 · Requires court to provide certain defendants with referral for mental health and substance abuse evaluation.

    Sent January 12, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3438 · Establishes THC potency limits for cannabis products.

    Sent January 10, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3454 · Increases penalties for certain motor vehicle theft and carjacking offenses; establishes presumption of pretrial detention in enumerated circumstances.

    Sent January 10, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3455 · Increases penalties for motor vehicle theft; authorizes home detention for minors.

    Sent January 10, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3410 · Upgrades theft of catalytic converter to one degree higher than underlying offense.

    Sent December 19, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3420 · Revises definition of domestic violence to include psychological abuse and economic abuse.

    Sent December 19, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3423 · Increases statutory mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court Justices, Superior Court Judges, Tax Court Judges, Administrative Law Judges, and Workers' Compensation Judges from 70 to 75.

    Sent December 19, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3428 · Establishes the "Mental Health Court Pilot Program" in several vicinages.

    Sent December 19, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 4151 · Revises certain restrictions on cannabis establishments' owners; expands scope of review of cannabis establishment license applications and related materials.

    Sent December 15, 2022 · Reported out after 95 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3222 · Prohibits towing companies from requiring owners of stolen motor vehicles to pay fee to release vehicles from storage facilities under certain circumstances.

    Sent December 15, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3296 · Requires vehicle identification number be stamped on catalytic converters of motor vehicles.

    Sent December 15, 2022 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3385 · Establishes presumption of pretrial detention for persons who commit carjacking, theft of motor vehicle, or burglary.

    Sent December 15, 2022 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3389 · Establishes crimes of theft of motor vehicle and receiving stolen motor vehicle as separate statutory provisions; provides extended sentences for certain persistent offenders.

    Sent December 15, 2022 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3390 · Expands criminal penalties related to illegal use of motor vehicle master key.

    Sent December 15, 2022 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3343 · Establishes cap on recovery of compensatory damages and limits contingency fee in medical malpractice cases; permits periodic payment of damages in certain instances; restricts benevolent gesture liability.

    Sent December 1, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3345 · Upgrades crime of leader of auto theft trafficking network; establishes second degree crime of participant in auto theft trafficking network.

    Sent December 1, 2022 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3346 · Upgrades burglary of residence to crime of the second degree.

    Sent December 1, 2022 · Reported out after 74 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3347 · Extends list of crimes for which rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention applies; requires pretrial detention of defendant who violates conditions of pretrial release.

    Sent December 1, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3332 · Eliminates fee for filing certified copy of name change order.

    Sent November 21, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3325 · Enhances penalties for distribution and manufacture of certain amounts of fentanyl.*

    Sent November 14, 2022 · Reported out after 91 days · then passed the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 1728 · Expands duties of Commission on Human Trafficking to prevent human trafficking in women and children of color.

    Sent November 3, 2022 · Reported out after 102 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Assembly Bill 2351 · Permits court to effectuate equitable distribution when complaint for divorce or dissolution of civil union has been filed and either party has died prior to final judgment; provides that surviving party would not receive intestate or elective share.

    Sent November 3, 2022 · Reported out after 221 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 3301 · Expands duties of Commission on Human Trafficking to prevent human trafficking in women and children of color.

    Sent November 3, 2022 · Reported out after 102 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3307 · Establishes increased penalties for smoking cannabis or marijuana on public beaches.

    Sent November 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3268 · Expands protections of Law Against Discrimination.

    Sent October 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3217 · Expands list of eligible jurors by removing juror disqualification for criminal convictions and including DOLWD and DCA record in juror source list.

    Sent October 17, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3218 · Supplemental appropriation of $3,959,128 to DOC and Juvenile Justice Commission for eight percent sergeants' salary increase.

    Sent October 17, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3189 · Provides employer and employee protections pursuant to the use of legalized cannabis items.

    Sent October 13, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3155 · Upgrades offense of prostitution as patron; directs fines collected to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund."

    Sent October 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3170 · Increases penalties for assault and harassment against sports officials and participants under certain circumstances.

    Sent October 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3060 · Amends "three strikes law" to apply only to persons over 18 years of age.

    Sent September 29, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3070 · Expands function of Commission on Human Trafficking to include promoting coordinated response by law enforcement to human trafficking.

    Sent September 29, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3088 · Prohibits issuance of warrant for failure to pay fines and fees associated with non-moving motor vehicle violation.

    Sent September 29, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3096 · 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 September 29, 2022 · Reported out after 137 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2983 · Clarifies that county prosecutor is State employee for purpose of New Jersey Tort Claims Act.

    Sent September 22, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2991 · Permits court to effectuate equitable distribution when complaint for divorce or dissolution of civil union has been filed and either party has died prior to final judgment; provides that surviving party would not receive intestate or elective share.

    Sent September 22, 2022 · Reported out after 263 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3006 · Expands crime of leader of auto theft trafficking network; establishes third degree crime of participant in auto theft trafficking network.*

    Sent September 22, 2022 · Reported out after 88 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3012 · Permits Governor to authorize interstate commercial cannabis activity in certain circumstances.

    Sent September 22, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3028 · Increases penalties imposed on juveniles and adults convicted of motor vehicle theft and related crimes.

    Sent September 22, 2022 · Reported out after 88 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 3039 · Eliminates immunity for State, county, and municipal prosecutors who fail to disclose exculpatory evidence in criminal cases.

    Sent September 22, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 3043 · Eliminates past conviction of indictable offense as disqualifier for jury service.

    Sent September 22, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2956 · Designates and preserves Caven Point Peninsula in Liberty State Park as natural habitat.

    Sent August 8, 2022 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2964 · Establishes offense of targeted picketing of residence.

    Sent August 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2949 · Increases penalties for certain conduct at unpermitted mass gatherings on public beach.

    Sent June 29, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2950 · Upgrades penalty for assault committed at certain unpermitted mass gatherings.

    Sent June 29, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2922 · Establishes offense of reckless trespass involving wild animals; establishes penalties; establishes liability for resulting harm to wild animal.

    Sent June 27, 2022 · Reported out after 325 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2923 · The "Uniform Electronic Wills Act"; authorizes electronic wills.

    Sent June 27, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1549 · Makes it fourth degree crime to engage in certain tracking and location activities.*

    Sent June 20, 2022 · Reported out after 248 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 512 · Establishes certain law enforcement and privacy procedures; designated as New Jersey Values Act.

    Sent June 16, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2840 · Concerns unlawful discrimination and harassment.

    Sent June 13, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2817 · Establishes standards for domestic violence counseling and creates "Abuse Intervention Program Advisory Committee."

    Sent June 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2823 · Creates offense of tracking for unlawful purpose; imposes enhanced penalties.

    Sent June 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2802 · "Uniform Public Expression Protection Act"; provides for expedited process for dismissal of "Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation" (SLAPP).*

    Sent June 6, 2022 · Reported out after 287 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Assembly Bill 1467 · Prohibits court from awarding custody of or limiting visitation with child based on certain factors. *

    Sent June 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2766 · Revises certain restrictions on cannabis establishments' owners; expands scope of review of cannabis establishment license applications and related materials.

    Sent June 2, 2022 · Reported out after 291 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2778 · Prohibits juror disqualification based on gender identity or sexual orientation; codifies procedures when discriminatory use of peremptory challenges is alleged.

    Sent June 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2782 · Provides for additional considerations in child custody determinations and training for certain judicial employees.

    Sent June 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2717 · Creates offenses related to election officials; permits election workers to shield personal information from public.

    Sent May 26, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2679 · Requires court to order financial support for child if child's parent or guardian is killed by drunk driver.

    Sent May 19, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2688 · Requires State employer to ascertain child abuse or sexual misconduct in employment applications for certain positions involving children; requires background checks for current and prospective employees.

    Sent May 19, 2022 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2698 · Provides that crime of official misconduct involving disclosure of domestic violence or sexual assault victim's personal information is second degree crime.

    Sent May 19, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2699 · Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases.

    Sent May 19, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2700 · Specifies that emergency, transitional, and permanent housing for victim of domestic violence would be funded by "Domestic Violence Victims' Fund."

    Sent May 19, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2626 · Specifies additional services for victims of sex trafficking and domestic violence; makes $1,000,000 appropriation.

    Sent May 16, 2022 · Reported out after 570 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2627 · Repeals anachronistic sections of law pertaining to filial responsibility.

    Sent May 16, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2633 · Concerns protections with respect to nondisclosure of certain patient information relating to reproductive health care services, and protecting access to services and procedures related to abortion for certain out-of-State persons.*

    Sent May 16, 2022 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2642 · Prohibits extradition of individual from another state back to that state for actions related to conduct concerning reproductive health care services lawful in this State.*

    Sent May 16, 2022 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2663 · Increases degree of crime for unlawful taking of motor vehicle.

    Sent May 16, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2664 · Creates second degree crime for operation of stolen vehicle in manner that creates risk of injury to person or property.

    Sent May 16, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2518 · Permits employers to prohibit use of cannabis by certain employees.

    Sent May 12, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2521 · Prohibits false or secret compartments in motor vehicles under certain circumstances.

    Sent May 12, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2530 · Establishes $40 daily pay rate for jurors.

    Sent May 12, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2534 · Establishes presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters.

    Sent May 12, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2432 · Creates offense of making false child abuse report; permits assessment of penalty.

    Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2472 · Exempts nursing mothers from jury duty.

    Sent May 9, 2022 · Reported out after 374 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2368 · Adopts State definition of Islamophobia for certain civil and criminal purposes.

    Sent March 24, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2351 · Requires Cannabis Regulatory Commission to annually report number of cannabis applications submitted and permits or licenses issued to certain persons.

    Sent March 21, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2283 · Increases penalties for carjacking and for theft of motor vehicle.

    Sent March 14, 2022 · Reported out after 280 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2284 · Establishes crimes of theft of motor vehicle and receiving stolen motor vehicle as separate statutory provisions; provides extended sentences for certain persistent offenders.*

    Sent March 14, 2022 · Reported out after 280 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2155 · Adds illicit fentanyls to Schedule I in the "New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act."

    Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2167 · Upgrades assault on victims who are elderly or disabled.

    Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2177 · Provides for legal representation for residential lessees and tenants in any removal or eviction proceeding.

    Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2214 · Provides exception for Legal Services of New Jersey and other public interest organizations from confidentiality of certain eviction actions.

    Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2233 · Declares the rights of a parent to be fundamental and not subject to infringement by the State absent compelling need.

    Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2234 · Authorizes business entities to designate representatives in court proceedings without the necessity for representation by an attorney.

    Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2235 · Requires secure location in courthouse for taking deposition of person protected by domestic violence restraining order; designated the "Lydia Peikon-Cotz Act."

    Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1893 · Allows Attorney General to bring cause of action for certain public nuisance violations arising from sale or marketing of firearms.

    Sent March 3, 2022 · Reported out after 102 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1935 · "Linnette Lebron's Law"; modifies procedures for marriage or civil union where a party is terminally ill.

    Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1936 · Establishes the "Domestic Violence Tuition Waiver Program."

    Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1937 · Repeals law that established optional will registry.

    Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1977 · Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.

    Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2008 · Establishes "Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act."

    Sent March 3, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 70 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 2038 · Provides that records of convictions for carjacking and promoting prostitution of child shall not be expunged.

    Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2039 · Adds new civil penalties and increases surcharges imposed on domestic violence offenders; establishes "Domestic Violence Victims' Legal Assistance Fund."

    Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2040 · Clarifies procedures for resignation, removal, and succession of fiduciaries.

    Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2096 · Revises procedures concerning access to decedent's safe-deposit box.

    Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2097 · Clarifies excuse from jury service for members of the military or reserve under certain circumstances; repeals N.J.S.38A:4-6.

    Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 2098 · Upgrades crime of manslaughter to aggravated manslaughter under certain circumstances.

    Sent March 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Assembly Bill 1463 · Clarifies penalties for certain violations of pretrial release; directs prosecutor to provide written notice of release to victim.

    Sent February 28, 2022 · Reported out after 360 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1709 · Upgrades domestic violence-related assault under certain circumstances.

    Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1710 · Requires notification of certain domestic violence victims through the Victim Information and Notification Everyday System (VINE).

    Sent February 28, 2022 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1781 · Elevates impersonating public servant to crime of fourth degree in certain instances; establishes offense of exploiting authority implied by a public emergency.

    Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1782 · 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 February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1783 · Broadens riot and disorderly conduct; enhances penalties for public monument destruction; addresses riot victim assaults; creates crime of promotion of violent, disorderly assembly.

    Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1809 · Adds coercive control to definition of domestic violence.

    Sent February 28, 2022 · Reported out after 469 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1810 · Clarifies penalties for certain violations of pretrial release; directs prosecutor to provide written notice of release to victim.

    Sent February 28, 2022 · Reported out after 360 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1551 · Prohibits court from requiring victim of sexual assault to submit to or undergo gynecological or certain physical examinations.

    Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1560 · Bars individual from serving as county prosecutor in acting capacity for longer than one year, including pending nominee for position.

    Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1561 · Establishes requirement that county prosecutor reside in county of appointment during term of appointment and until qualified successor is appointed.

    Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1589 · Amends eligibility for expungement of criminal records.

    Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1622 · Makes various changes to bias intimidation law.

    Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1625 · Allows identity theft victims to petition for judicial determination of factual innocence.

    Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1629 · Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for child sexual abuse.

    Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1652 · Establishes greater discretion in court concerning child support related license suspension and credit reporting.

    Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1670 · The "School Safety and Security Act"; establishes penalties for certain criminal acts committed on school property.

    Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1672 · Reinstates the death penalty for certain murders.

    Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1379 · Upgrades assault on victims who are disabled.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1381 · Clarifies intent of Legislature that the attempt or conspiracy to commit certain offenses may constitute acts of domestic violence.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1382 · Upgrades crime of invasion of privacy under certain circumstances; eliminates presumption of nonimprisonment.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1389 · 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 February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1390 · Requires counseling for certain domestic violence offenders.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1391 · Upgrades crime of stalking when victim is less than 18 years old.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1404 · Criminalizes distribution of childlike sex dolls.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1415 · Shortens statute of limitations on certain contracts claims; clarifies that partial payment on obligation either tolls or revises, as applicable, relevant statute of limitations.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1432 · Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with certain firearm offenses be detained prior to trial.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1433 · Establishes publicly accessible domestic violence Internet registry.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1435 · Establishes a Gun Court Pilot Program in Mercer County.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1437 · 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 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1460 · Establishes crime of impersonating uniformed professional to further criminal activity.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1463 · Revises law concerning bias intimidation to include members of press or media in protected classes.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1467 · Authorizes members of the New Jersey State Legislature to solemnize marriages and civil unions.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1468 · Grants immunity from civil liability to persons reporting information concerning crimes related to terrorism.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1469 · Creates disorderly persons offense of purporting to be public utility employee to gain access to residence.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1488 · Increases mandatory retirement age for Administrative Law Judges, Workers' Compensation Judges and county prosecutors from 70 to 75.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1489 · Modifies definition of "impact zones" in "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act."

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1516 · Authorizes court to include in domestic violence restraining orders a provision making the order applicable to a pregnant victim's child upon birth of the child.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Reported out after 487 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1517 · Authorizes issuance of protective orders for certain victimized persons in situations for which domestic violence statutes do not apply due to lack of familial or dating relationship between victim and offending actor.*

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Reported out after 368 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1518 · Provides rental and lease protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1519 · Establishes civil action for abuse, neglect, exploitation or bullying of minor or adult with disability; provides that bullying of vulnerable adult may constitute grounds for investigation by adult protective services and report to law enforcement.

    Sent February 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1205 · Creates New Jersey Innocence Study and Review Commission.

    Sent February 3, 2022 · Reported out after 144 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1206 · Broadens riot; enhances penalties for certain crimes committed during riot; creates new crimes of mob intimidation and cyber-intimidation by publication; establishes duty in municipality to permit law enforcement to respond appropriately.

    Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1207 · Creates new offense of theft by financial exploitation of a vulnerable person.

    Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1211 · Provides for civil actions against persons or entities profiting from commission of human trafficking offenses, or maintaining victims of such offenses.

    Sent February 3, 2022 · Reported out after 375 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 1218 · Increases penalties for certain heroin offenses by revising threshold amounts for first, second, and third degree crimes of manufacturing, distributing, and dispensing heroin.

    Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1219 · 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 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1251 · Upgrades crime of false public alarm when act done knowing it will result in law enforcement response against certain persons.

    Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1270 · Authorizes court to impose rescue operation costs of public entity under certain circumstances.

    Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1284 · Establishes immunity for businesses against damage claims for COVID-19 exposure; excludes reckless or intentional conduct.

    Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1285 · Upgrades unlawful taking thefts in certain instances.

    Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1297 · Expands duties of Commission on Human Trafficking to include studying connection between human trafficking and illicit massage parlor businesses.

    Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1314 · Authorizes the court to issue restraining orders to defendants charged with a crime as a condition of release on bail.

    Sent February 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 911 · Establishes immunity for senior planned real estate development associations relating to COVID-19.

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1000 · Requires domestic violence orders to be issued in other languages in addition to English under certain circumstances.

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Reported out after 497 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 1135 · Extends exemption from charitable immunity for certain civil actions to persons of any age who are beneficiaries of the nonprofit corporation.

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1136 · Prohibits court from awarding custody of or limiting visitation with child based solely on parent's disability; provides that disability of parent is relevant only to extent that court finds disability is detrimental to best interest of child.

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1140 · Permits victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television; permits judge to make motion to seek closed circuit testimony.

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1141 · Eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution of human trafficking crimes.

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1142 · Expands crime of human trafficking to include individuals who benefit financially.

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1150 · Clarifies the effective date of the "New Jersey False Claims Act."

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1151 · Eliminates statute of limitations for kidnapping and increases statute of limitations for other serious crimes to 10 years.

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1174 · Temporarily upgrades certain offenses against persons during Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency declared by Governor's Executive Order 103 of 2020 concerning coronavirus pandemic.

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1178 · Provides for court dismissal, with prejudice, of civil actions for which lis pendens notices are filed under certain circumstances.

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1179 · Clarifies crime of unlawful access concerning certain password protected communications in electronic storage.

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1180 · Criminalizes unauthorized photographing, filming, or other video recording of person, living animal or creature, or activity within certain dwellings or other structures from outside such dwellings or other structures.

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1194 · Expands the means to obtain a protective order for a minor.

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1195 · Revises the statutes concerning oaths and affidavits.

    Sent January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1196 · 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 January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 1197 · 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 January 31, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 804 · Mandates wage garnishment and community service for defendants in default of court orders to compensate crime victims.

    Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 805 · Establishes civil action for damages against organizations that support terrorism.

    Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 806 · 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 January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 807 · Imposes mandatory term of life imprisonment without eligibility for parole on persons who commit particularly brutal sexual assaults.

    Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 821 · Clarifies court's discretion in imposing monetary conditions of bail; establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with violent crime be detained prior to trial.

    Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 827 · Makes it a fourth degree crime to engage in certain tracking and location activities.*

    Sent January 18, 2022 · Reported out after 401 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 828 · Authorizes Surrogate of every county to establish electronic systems to accept electronic signatures on qualifying documents in probate matters.

    Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 842 · Eliminates provision in bias intimidation statute concerning victim's perception of defendant's purpose; replaces provision with language concerning a "reasonable" victim.

    Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 844 · Provides that act of sexual penetration committed without victim's consent constitutes sexual assault; defines the terms "consent."

    Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 849 · Expands statute authorizing temporary restraining orders for certain alleged stalking victims to include victims of any age or mental capacity.

    Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 860 · "Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act"; provides alternative process for handling partition actions filed in court concerning real property with multiple owners, at least one of whom had acquired title from relative.

    Sent January 18, 2022 · Reported out after 391 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 873 · Upgrades offense of criminal mischief if person damages or impairs operation of school bus in the presence of child under age 16.

    Sent January 18, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 54 · Establishes minimum level of domestic violence and sexual assault training for judges and judicial personnel.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 84 · Broadens offenses of riot and disorderly conduct; enhances penalties for public monument destruction; addresses riot victim assaults; creates crime of promotion of violent, disorderly assembly.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 130 · Requires certain employers with State contracts to pay their employees their usual compensation for each day of jury service.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 159 · Requires court to consider results of domestic violence assessment before dissolving certain domestic violence restraining orders.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 164 · Creates offense of financial exploitation of the elderly.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 166 · Allows certain drug dealing offenses to be graded by "units," rather than weight, of controlled dangerous substances.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 184 · Makes publishing on Internet home address or unpublished telephone number of judges, prosecutors and certain court personnel a crime of the fourth degree under certain circumstances.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 242 · Bars the denial of expungement application in certain instances.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 251 · Creates "Mental Health Diversion Program" to divert eligible persons away from criminal justice system; appropriates $10 million.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 254 · Permits counties to establish a central municipal drug court.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 255 · Concerns diversion from criminal prosecution for persons with mental illness under certain circumstances.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 268 · Permits persons participating in Drug Court and other programs to earn credit against amount owed on certain court-imposed financial obligations.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 327 · 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 January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 353 · Legalizes growing or possessing up to six marijuana plants for personal recreational use, and up to 10 plants for personal medical use, by persons aged 21 or older.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 363 · Strengthens location confidentiality for certain crime victims.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 367 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 396 · Establishes award of attorney's fees to prevailing party in municipal services dispute.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 415 · Makes it aggravated sexual assault or sexual contact for transportation network company or taxicab driver to commit act of sexual penetration or sexual contact using coercion or without permission on passenger.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 452 · Prohibits release of home addresses of certain public safety employees by governmental entities.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 465 · Expands wrongful death act to allow recovery for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society and loss of companionship.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 472 · Increases amount of credit for incarceration resulting from default of court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 482 · Requires stipends for certain members of boards, commissions, committees, and other public entities.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 485 · Establishes "Gambling Treatment Diversion Court Pilot Program" with the criminal justice system.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 510 · Establishes bribery in official and political matters applies to person soliciting, accepting, or agreeing to accept benefit as consideration to act even though not yet in office or otherwise qualified to act.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 69 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 516 · Requires plaintiff to obtain affidavit of merit in malpractice suit against enrolled agent.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 524 · Creates Mental Health Diversion Program to divert eligible persons away from criminal justice system and into appropriate case management and mental health services.*

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 517 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

  • Senate Bill 557 · Provides immunity from liability for certain recreational activities and from injuries caused by acts of God.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 569 · Upgrades crowdfunded thefts; imposes mandatory restitution and fines; requires minimum term of imprisonment.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 605 · Regulates the authority of the court to make provision for the educational expenses of an unemancipated child in certain instances involving child support.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 610 · "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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 614 · Establishes procedures for disqualification from public office or employment upon conviction of certain crimes; creates registry.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 625 · Expands categories of individuals who may bring a claim under wrongful imprisonment statute.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 628 · Permits counties to establish county-municipal courts with limited, countywide jurisdiction.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 630 · Increases term of municipal court judge to five years.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 635 · Increases penalties for purposely desecrating any public monument, insignia, symbol, or structure, or place of worship or burial.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 639 · Provides act of domestic violence or child endangerment committed during state of emergency may be classified one degree higher than underlying offense.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 653 · Establishes crime of "sexual extortion": using explicit sexual images to extort victims.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 69 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 672 · Grants county governing body final authority to determine expenditures for courtroom facilities.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 681 · Permits place of worship to establish security plan to select one person to carry handgun during religious services.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 705 · Creates first degree crime of home invasion, makes crime subject to No Early Release Act, and upgrades burglary of residence to second degree crime under certain circumstances.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 709 · Upgrades certain types of assault against sports officials to aggravated assault.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 695 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 714 · Provides penalties for sexually offensive or abusive communication through social networking websites.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 717 · Makes it unlawful for private citizen to record a communication unless all parties to the communication have previously consented.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 718 · Makes failure to wear mask upon entry into store with posted signage trespass offense during period of public emergency declared by Governor in Executive Order 103 of 2020.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 720 · Broadens statute that criminalizes cyber-harassment of minor.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 492 days · did not pass the Senate

  • Senate Bill 745 · Establishes new crime of domestic violence committed in the presence of a child.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

  • Senate Bill 751 · Directs AOC to establish implicit bias training for judges and judicial personnel.

    Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days