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NJ A2961
NJ A2961Provides for an additional aggravating factor in sentencing person who has committed act of domestic violence against certain minors.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would amend N.J.S.2C:44-1 to add an aggravating factor for courts to consider when sentencing an individual who has committed a domestic violence offense against a minor. Under the bill, it would be an aggravating factor if the offense involved an act of domestic violence committed against a minor who was a domestic violence victim pursuant to N.J.S.2C:25-19. Those victims would include minors in a dating relationship or emancipated minors. An emancipated minor includes a person who is under 18 years of age but who has been married, has entered military service, has a child or is pregnant or has been previously declared by a court or an administrative agency to be emancipated.
AI Summary
This bill would amend New Jersey law to add a new aggravating factor for judges to consider when sentencing individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses against minors. Specifically, it would be considered an aggravating factor if the domestic violence offense was committed against a minor who is a victim of domestic violence as defined by existing law, which includes minors in dating relationships or those who have been legally declared emancipated (meaning they are under 18 but have been married, joined the military, have a child, are pregnant, or have been recognized as emancipated by a court or agency). This addition aims to provide courts with an additional consideration for sentencing in cases involving domestic violence against vulnerable young victims.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2961 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2961_I1.HTM |
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