New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

A 854 — Establishes rebuttable presumption against granting child custody under certain circumstances; expands best interests factors; adds coercive control to domestic violence definition.

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 custody determination & domestic viol-estab rebuttable presumption against

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 12, 2025

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AJU

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (118)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 854 do?
Child custody determination & domestic viol-estab rebuttable presumption against
Who sponsors A 854?
A 854 is sponsored by Flynn, Victoria A. (Republican) and Scharfenberger, Gerry (Republican).
What is the current status of A 854?
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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