New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5401 — Requires hospitals to establish domestic violence screening and bystander intervention training programs for health care professionals and certain hospital staff members.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ACF

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

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In plain language

The bill requires hospitals to implement domestic violence screening and training programs for staff.

Hospitals must create programs to screen for domestic violence and provide training for staff on bystander intervention. This aims to better support victims of domestic violence in healthcare settings.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare professionals will receive training to better recognize and respond to domestic violence cases.

Summary

Domestic violence screening-require hospitals establish

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 11, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ACF

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5401 do?
Domestic violence screening-require hospitals establish
Who sponsors A 5401?
A 5401 is sponsored by Speight, Shanique (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5401?
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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