A2957

Upgrades domestic violence-related assault under certain circumstances.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Upgrades penalties for domestic violence-related assault in New Jersey.

New Jersey A2957 amends the state's assault laws to enhance penalties for certain assaults committed during acts of domestic violence or in violation of a domestic violence restraining order. The bill introduces a gradation scheme that increases the severity of penalties based on the infliction of serious bodily injury or bodily injury. Penalties range from a fourth-degree crime to a first-degree crime, depending on the circumstances.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee