New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 4528 — Bars parent delinquent in child support payments under certain circumstances from inheriting any part of deceased child's estate or from administering estate.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SJU

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Stops parents who are behind on child support from inheriting from their deceased children.

This bill prevents parents who have not made required child support payments from inheriting any part of their deceased child's estate. It aims to address issues of delinquency in child support and ensure accountability.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that if a parent owes back child support, they cannot inherit from their child's estate.

Summary

Child support-concerns delinquent payments

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 27, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SJU

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4528 do?
Child support-concerns delinquent payments
Who sponsors S 4528?
S 4528 is sponsored by Timberlake, Britnee N. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4528?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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