New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

A 5342 — Allows elderly victims of domestic violence to file restraining orders electronically and attend hearings remotely; establishes elder financial exploitation unit in Attorney General's Office.

Last action — INT 1RA REF AJU

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Elderly victims of domestic violence can file restraining orders online and attend hearings remotely.

This bill allows elderly victims of domestic violence to submit restraining orders electronically and participate in hearings from a distance. It also creates a unit in the Attorney General's Office to address elder financial exploitation.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can better support elderly relatives in abusive situations by facilitating the process of seeking legal protection.

Summary

Domestic violence, elderly victim-allow to file restraining order electronically

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 28, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AJU

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (119)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5342 do?
Domestic violence, elderly victim-allow to file restraining order electronically
Who sponsors A 5342?
A 5342 is sponsored by Bergen, Brian (Republican).
What is the current status of A 5342?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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