New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

A 5639 — Clarifies that voluntary incapacitation by alleged victim of sexual assault does not bar prosecution of defendant.

Last action — REP 2RA

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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 October 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

In plain language

The bill addresses prosecution in cases where the alleged victim voluntarily incapacitated themselves.

This legislation clarifies that if a sexual assault victim voluntarily becomes incapacitated, it does not prevent the prosecution of the accused. The specific details of the bill are not available.

Summary

Sexual assult-concerns prosecution

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Action History

  1. REP 2RA

  2. INT 1RA REF AHI

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (117)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5639 do?
Sexual assult-concerns prosecution
Who sponsors A 5639?
A 5639 is sponsored by Katz, Andrea (Democrat), Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democrat), and Drulis, Mitchelle (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5639?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced October 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track A 5639?
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