New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A5342: Domestic violence, elderly victim-allow to file restraining order electronically
Status: In committee, June 28, 2026
Allows elderly victims of domestic violence to file restraining orders electronically and attend hearings remotely; establishes elder financial exploitation unit in Attorney General's Office.
What the bill says
An Act concerning elder abuse, amending P.L.1991, c.261, and supplementing Title 52 of the Revised Statutes.
From the introduced text, June 28, 2026:
An Act concerning elder abuse, amending P.L.1991, c.261, and supplementing Title 52 of the Revised Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. Section 12 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-28) is amended to read as follows: 12. a. A victim may file a complaint alleging the commission of an act of domestic violence with the Family Part of the Chancery Division of the Superior Court in conformity with the Rules of Court. The court shall not dismiss any complaint or delay disposition of a case because the victim has left the residence to avoid further incidents of domestic violence. Filing a complaint pursuant to this section shall not prevent the filing of a criminal complaint for the same act. On weekends, holidays and other times when the court is closed, a victim may file a complaint before a judge of the Family Part of the Chancery Division of the Superior Court or a municipal court judge who shall be assigned to accept complaints and issue emergency, ex parte relief in the form of temporary restraining orders pursuant to this act. A plaintiff may apply for relief under this section in a court having jurisdiction over the place where the alleged act of domestic violence occurred, where the defendant resides, or where the …
Sponsors
- Brian Bergen (R, 26) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RA REF AJU
Subjects: HUMAN SERVICES, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Common questions
- What is A5342?
- A5342 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Domestic violence, elderly victim-allow to file restraining order electronically.
- What does A5342 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning elder abuse, amending P.L.1991, c.261, and supplementing Title 52 of the Revised Statutes.
- What is the status of A5342?
- In committee as of June 28, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RA REF AJU (June 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored A5342?
- Brian Bergen (R, 26).
- Where is the official record for A5342?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5342
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