S 2483 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Adds new civil penalties and increases surcharges imposed on domestic violence offenders; establishes "Domestic Violence Victims' Legal Assistance Fund."

This bill increases penalties for domestic violence offenders in New Jersey. It adds a new $1,500 civil penalty (payable $500 yearly for three years) and raises a surcharge on convictions from $100 to $500. All money from these penalties and surcharges flows into the new "Domestic Violence Victims' Legal Assistance Fund." The fund directly supports organizations providing victims with legal advocacy, medical referrals, and other direct services, with no mention of how the fund will be administered beyond its designated purpose.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Nilsa Cruz-Perez
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