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NJ A 2963

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Establishes presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters.

New Jersey · 222 · lower

Quick answers

Did NJ A 2963 pass?

Not yet. NJ A 2963 is in committee as of 2026-01-13 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

What is NJ A 2963 about?

NJ A 2963 is a bill in the 222 titled “Establishes presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters.”.

Who sponsors NJ A 2963?

Peterson, Erik, DiMaio, John are the primary sponsors of NJ A 2963, joined by 10 cosponsors.

Introduced
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Peterson, Erikprimary
  • DiMaio, Johnprimary
  • Murphy, Carol A.cosponsor
  • Auth, Robertcosponsor
  • Reynolds-Jackson, Verlinacosponsor
  • Carter, Linda S.cosponsor
  • Spearman, William W.cosponsor
  • Dunn, Aura K.cosponsor
  • Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D.cosponsor
  • Scharfenberger, Gerrycosponsor
  • Flynn, Victoria A.cosponsor
  • Sampson, William B., IVcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-13

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

    introduction,referral-committee

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Votes

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2963

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