S.2601

"Stephanie's Law"; Requires AOC to establish publicly-accessible domestic violence registry; requires law enforcement officer to search State's domestic violence registries when conducting arrest.

Introduced·1/13/26
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New Jersey S2601, known as "Stephanie's Law," mandates the creation of a publicly-accessible domestic violence registry by the Administrative Office.

New Jersey S2601, or "Stephanie's Law," requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to establish and maintain a publicly-accessible domestic violence Internet registry. This registry will include individuals convicted of domestic violence crimes, those with final restraining orders against them, and those found guilty of contempt of a restraining order. The registry will contain personal information such as names, aliases, physical descriptions, photographs, vehicle details, and last known addresses. Law enforcement officers must check this registry during arrests.

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee