Revises definition of domestic violence to include psychological abuse and economic abuse.
S 1150 expands New Jersey's legal definition of domestic violence to include psychological abuse and economic abuse. It directly affects individuals protected under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 by adding two new categories: (1) psychological abuse (behavior causing fear or distress that disrupts daily life), and (2) economic abuse (behavior limiting a person's ability to manage money, property, or access goods/services). The bill amends the statute to explicitly list these as forms of domestic violence, ensuring victims experiencing these harms can seek legal protection under the same framework as physical or sexual abuse. This change does not alter existing protections for victims but broadens the scope of what qualifies as abuse under state law.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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