S.879

Expands definition of victim of domestic violence to include younger individuals and adoptive parents.

This bill expands the definition of victim of domestic violence to include individuals who are 16 years of age or older, instead of 18, and parents of adopted children subjected to domestic violence by the person whose parental rights have been terminated. It also clarifies the relationships of certain victims to their abuser. The bill incorporates recommendations from the New Jersey Law Revision Commission and aims to protect additional victims of domestic violence, including those in communal living arrangements.