New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5399 — Codifies establishment of Victim Information and Notification Everyday System; expands notification requirements for certain victims of domestic violence.

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 codifies the establishment of a victim notification system for domestic violence victims.

This bill establishes the Victim Information and Notification Everyday System to inform domestic violence victims. It also expands notification requirements for certain victims.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that families affected by domestic violence will receive better communication regarding safety and case updates.

Summary

Victim Information & Notification Everyday System-codifies establishment

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:25-26.1.

  • N.J.S.A. 2C:25-26.1

    a. , b. Notification shall also be given to a victim who has been issued a temporary or final restraining order, pursuant to the provisions of the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991," P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et al.), when the person who is the subject of the temporary or final restraining order: (1) is charged with a criminal offense and taken into custody; (2) has been granted pretrial release pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2014, c.31 (C.2A:162-17); (3) has violated a condition of pretrial release imposed pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2014, c.31 (C.2A:162-22); (4) is incarcerated in a State correctional facility or county jail; (5) is released from a State correctional facility or county jail; or (6) has completed a term of parole supervision. c. The notification required pursuant to this section shall be automatic and provided through the Statewide Victim Information and Notification Everyday System, set forth in section 2 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill).

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Action History

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Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (119)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5399 do?
Victim Information & Notification Everyday System-codifies establishment
Who sponsors A 5399?
A 5399 is sponsored by Speight, Shanique (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5399?
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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