S 2429 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Expands definition of victim of domestic violence.

S 2429 expands New Jersey's definition of "victim of domestic violence" to include more individuals. It lowers the age threshold from 18 to 16 for victims in the first category (those abused by a spouse, former spouse, or someone they lived with, including past residence). The bill also adds a new category for adoptive parents who are victims of domestic violence by the person whose parental rights to their adopted child were terminated. These changes clarify that past household relationships qualify, ensuring broader legal protection for vulnerable individuals affected by domestic violence.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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