New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 197 — Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."

Last action — INT 1RS REF SJU

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    2 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

Summary

Victim's Asst & Survivor Protection Act-permit pretrial detention, contempt viol

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html November 25, 2025

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SJU

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (116)

116 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 197 do?
Victim's Asst & Survivor Protection Act-permit pretrial detention, contempt viol
Who sponsors S 197?
S 197 is sponsored by Stack, Brian P. (Democrat), McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat), Corrado, Kristin M. (Republican), and Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 197?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S 197?
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