S 3564 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Removes certain limitations on recovery for victims of certain sexual offenses.

This bill removes a legal barrier preventing victims of sexual assault from recovering pain and suffering damages against public entities (like government agencies or employees) in New Jersey. Currently, victims of most injuries cannot claim such damages from public entities, but this bill specifically exempts cases involving sexual assault, prohibited sexual acts (under N.J.S.A. 2A:30B-2), sexual abuse (under N.J.S.A. 2A:61B-1), or other sexual crimes. The key change means victims of these specific offenses can now seek compensation for emotional distress and pain and suffering when suing public entities for related injuries. This applies directly to survivors of sexual violence who pursue legal claims against government actors.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 12, 2024 Last action Feb 25, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Oct 24, 2024
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Oct 24, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Sep 12, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
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