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

S 271 — Upgrades assault on victims who are elderly or disabled.

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.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill increases penalties for assaulting elderly or disabled victims.

This bill seeks to upgrade penalties for those who commit assaults against individuals who are elderly or disabled. The aim is to provide greater protection for these vulnerable populations.

Summary

Elderly or disabled victims-upgrades assault

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 02, 2025

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SJU

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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — SJU

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6001
Republican 4000
Total 10001
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Gopal, Vin Democrat Yea
Lagana, Joseph A. Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Singleton, Troy Democrat Not Voting
Smith, Bob Democrat Yea
Stack, Brian P. Democrat Yea
Bramnick, Jon M. Republican Yea
Bucco, Anthony M. Republican Yea
Corrado, Kristin M. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 271 do?
Elderly or disabled victims-upgrades assault
Who sponsors S 271?
S 271 is sponsored by Amato Jr., Carmen F. (Republican), Stack, Brian P. (Democrat), Corrado, Kristin M. (Republican), Bucco, Anthony M. (Republican), and Turner, Shirley K. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 271?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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