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NJ S3253

NJ S3253
Expands definition of child abuse or neglect.


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Introduced
10/27/2022
In Committee
10/27/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Expands definition of child abuse or neglect.

AI Summary

This bill expands the definition of child abuse or neglect. It adds a provision that a child shall be considered an "abused child" or "abused or neglected child" if the acts of abuse or neglect are committed or allowed to be committed by a person who is not the child's parent or legal guardian, including another child under the age of 18. The bill also makes related changes to the definitions of "parent or guardian" and "abused or neglected child" in the existing law.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 10/27/2022)

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