NJ S966

Bill

NJ S966

Revises definition of domestic violence to include psychological abuse and economic abuse.

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill revises the definition of domestic violence to include psychological abuse and economic abuse. Under the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991," P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et al.) "domestic violence" means the occurrence of one or more of the enumerated acts set forth in section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19) inflicted upon a person protected under the act. The bill would add the following enumerated acts to the statute: (1) Any other offense involving psychological abuse that causes fear or serious alarm or distress that has a substantial adverse impact on a person's daily activities; and (2) Economic abuse, defined as any behavior that has a substantial adverse effect on the ability of a person protected under the act to: (a) acquire, use, or maintain money or other property, or (b) obtain goods or services.

AI Summary

This bill amends the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991" to broaden the definition of domestic violence by including two new categories of abuse: psychological abuse, defined as any offense causing fear, serious alarm, or distress that significantly disrupts a person's daily life, and economic abuse, which encompasses any behavior that substantially hinders a person's ability to manage their finances or property, or to obtain necessary goods and services. These additions aim to provide greater legal protection for victims by recognizing the impact of these forms of abuse, which were not explicitly covered under the previous definition.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Tony Bucco (R)*, Kristin Corrado (R)*, Carmen Amato (R),

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S966

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S966
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/966_I1.HTM
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/966_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A3236	Revises definition of domestic violence to include psychological abuse and economic abuse.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Same As
A4900	Revises definition of domestic violence to include psychological abuse and economic abuse.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Carry Over
S3420	Revises definition of domestic violence to include psychological abuse and economic abuse.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee	Carry Over

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