New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5398 — Requires AOC to provide law enforcement agencies immediate access to domestic violence central registry.

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 September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill requires law enforcement access to a domestic violence central registry.

This bill mandates that law enforcement agencies have immediate access to a domestic violence central registry. This access aims to support efforts in addressing domestic violence situations more effectively.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a worker involved in law enforcement, this bill may enhance your ability to respond to domestic violence situations.
  • Families: Families affected by domestic violence may see improved responses from law enforcement due to better access to registry information.

Summary

Domestic violence central registry-provide law enforcement agencies access

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 11, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 2C:25-35.

  • N.J.S.A. 2C:25-35

    a. b. A police or other law enforcement agency investigating a report of domestic violence, or conducting a background investigation involving a person's application for a firearm permit or employment as a police or law enforcement officer or for any other purpose authorized by law or the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey; c. d. e. (1) (2) e. → a. b. A police or other law enforcement agency shall be provided with immediate electronic access to the registry for the purpose of determining whether a person who is the subject of an investigation or arrest is included in the registry, investigating a report of domestic violence, conducting a background investigation involving a person's application for a firearm permit or employment as a police or law enforcement officer, or for any other purpose authorized by law or the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey. c. , in addition to a police or other law enforcement agency, (1) (2) (3) (4) (a) (b) d. e. paragraph (4) of c.

    amended

Action History

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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 5398 do?
Domestic violence central registry-provide law enforcement agencies access
Who sponsors A 5398?
A 5398 is sponsored by Speight, Shanique (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5398?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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