Requires court to consider additional factors in awarding custody of child.

This bill requires New Jersey courts to consider two new factors when deciding child custody: a parent's history of abuse, abandonment, or neglect, and any pattern of abusive, threatening, intimidating, or controlling behavior by either parent (even if short-term). It expands the existing list of custody considerations to include these specific safety and behavior factors. The law applies to all custody cases in New Jersey, directly affecting parents involved in disputes and requiring courts to evaluate these elements during decisions. The change ensures courts must weigh these factors alongside existing considerations like the child's relationship with parents and home stability.