New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

A 248 — Establishes rebuttable presumption of pretrial detention for child sexual abuse and child endangerment.

Last action — INT 1RA REF AJU

  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 January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Child abuse/child endangerment-estab rebuttable presumption, pretrial detention

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html November 20, 2025

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AJU

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (117)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 248 do?
Child abuse/child endangerment-estab rebuttable presumption, pretrial detention
Who sponsors A 248?
A 248 is sponsored by Auth, Robert (Republican), Barlas, Al (Republican), and Azzariti Jr., John V..
What is the current status of A 248?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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