S 2938 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Creates neutral safe exchange zones at county sheriff offices for certain custody and visitation exchanges of minor children; makes appropriation.*

This bill creates "neutral safe exchange zones" at county sheriff offices for parents exchanging minor children under custody or visitation orders when domestic violence is involved. County sheriffs must designate parking areas with clear signage, 24/7 access, adequate lighting, and continuous video surveillance that records for 45 days. The bill requires courts to specify these zones for exchanges if there's a history of domestic violence or a restraining order, and prohibits requiring exchanges at other locations in these cases. It appropriates funds from the General Fund to cover the costs of establishing these safe exchange zones across all New Jersey counties.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 11, 2024 Last action May 16, 2024
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May 16, 2024
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
May 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Mar 11, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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