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NJ A 5189

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Eliminates presumption of pretrial release when defendant is charged with contempt of domestic violence restraining order.

New Jersey · 222 · lower

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Did NJ A 5189 pass?

Not yet. NJ A 5189 is in committee as of 2026-05-28 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-28): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

What is NJ A 5189 about?

NJ A 5189 is a bill in the 222 titled “Eliminates presumption of pretrial release when defendant is charged with contempt of domestic violence restraining order.”.

Who sponsors NJ A 5189?

Simmons, Heather, Stewart, Kenyatta, Speight, Shanique are the primary sponsors of NJ A 5189.

Introduced
2026-05-28
Latest action
2026-05-28 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Simmons, Heatherprimary
  • Stewart, Kenyattaprimary
  • Speight, Shaniqueprimary

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-05-28

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

    introduction,referral-committee

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