A5040

Establishes Hope Card Program to provide victims of domestic violence with restraining order quick reference wallet card; makes appropriation.

Introduced·5/11/26
Introduced Text

Establishes Hope Card Program to provide victims of domestic violence with restraining order quick reference wallet card.

The bill establishes the Hope Card Program in New Jersey, offering victims of domestic violence a free, laminated, wallet-sized card containing essential information about their restraining order. The card, exempt from confidentiality restrictions, includes details like the court of issuance, date, case number, defendant's information, and order terms. Law enforcement officers must verify the card's information with the State’s domestic violence central registry.

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Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 11

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee