S.1774

Concerns counseling for children who were either physically present or who may have seen or heard act of domestic violence.

Introduced·1/9/24

New Jersey S1774 mandates counseling for children exposed to domestic violence.

New Jersey S1774 amends existing law to ensure that victims of domestic violence and abusers are informed of counseling services for children who witnessed or were present during the incident. The bill requires courts to consider requests for risk assessments for children before granting parenting time to abusive parties. It also mandates that courts issue restraining orders that include provisions for counseling for affected children. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting children who have been exposed to domestic violence.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported with Amendments

8 Yea

DRDDRDRD

0 Nay

Calendar

May 9, 2024

12:30 PM

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Hearing

History

May 9, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

May 9, 2024

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee