S.2508

Provides act of domestic violence or child endangerment committed during state of emergency may be classified one degree higher than underlying offense.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2508 allows for domestic violence or child endangerment offenses to be classified one degree higher during a state of emergency.

New Jersey S2508 amends the state's laws to allow for an act of domestic violence or child endangerment committed during a declared state of emergency to be classified one degree higher than the underlying offense. This classification can occur at the discretion of the prosecutor if the offense occurs during a national, state, or county emergency. The bill supplements the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 and takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee