New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

S 200 — Permits waiver of juvenile regardless of age under certain circumstances; makes juveniles eligible for waiver for terrorism and human trafficking.

Last action — REF SBA

  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

Advancing 52% · 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.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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.

In plain language

The bill allows juveniles to be waived to adult court for serious crimes regardless of age.

This legislation enables juveniles to be tried as adults for offenses related to terrorism and human trafficking, irrespective of their age. It modifies existing laws to broaden the circumstances under which juveniles can face adult charges.

Summary

Terrorism/human trafficking-make juvenile eligible for waiver, regardless of age

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html November 25, 2025

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SLP

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 200 do?
Terrorism/human trafficking-make juvenile eligible for waiver, regardless of age
Who sponsors S 200?
S 200 is sponsored by O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. (Republican), McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat), Corrado, Kristin M. (Republican), Greenstein, Linda R. (Democrat), and Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 200?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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