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

S 2878 — Establishes new mitigating factor, reduced sentencing, and resentencing for certain defendants who are victims of abuse.

Last action — WITHDRAWN APP

  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

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • 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.

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Summary

Defendants who are victims of abuse, certain-concerns sentencing

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 07, 2026

Action History

  1. WITHDRAWN APP

  2. 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 2878 do?
Defendants who are victims of abuse, certain-concerns sentencing
Who sponsors S 2878?
S 2878 is sponsored by Burgess, Renee C. (Democrat), Corrado, Kristin M. (Republican), Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democrat), and McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 2878?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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