New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A5642: Minor Protection Order Act of 2026-establish; make appropriation
Status: In committee, October 19, 2026
Establishes "Minor Protection Order Act of 2026"; makes appropriation.
What the bill says
An Act establishing the Minor Protection Order Act of 2026, supplementing Title 2A of the New Jersey Statutes, amending various parts of the statutory law, and making an appropriation.
From the introduced text, October 19, 2026:
An Act establishing the Minor Protection Order Act of 2026, supplementing Title 2A of the New Jersey Statutes, amending various parts of the statutory law, and making an appropriation. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. (New section) This act shall be known and may be cited as the Minor Protection Order Act of 2026. 2. (New section) a. A parent or guardian of a minor who is at least 14 years of age and alleges to be the victim of conduct set forth in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection may file an application with the Superior Court pursuant to the Rules of Court alleging the commission of this conduct and seeking a minor protection order against a minor respondent who is at least 14 years of age. (1) In cases where there is a dating or domestic relationship, including a current or former dating relationship, the minor respondent committed or attempted to commit a delinquent act which if committed by an adult would constitute homicide pursuant to N.J.S.2C:11-1 et seq., assault pursuant to N.J.S.2C:12-1, terroristic threats pursuant to N.J.S.2C:12-3, kidnapping pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-1, criminal restraint pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-2, false imprisonment pursuant to N.J.S.2C:13-3, sexual assault pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-2, criminal sexual contact pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-3, lewdness pursuant to N.J.S.2C:14-4, …
Sponsors
- Linda S. Carter (D, 22) · primary sponsor
- James J. Kennedy (D, 22) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RA REF AJU
Subjects: PUBLIC SAFETY
Common questions
- What is A5642?
- A5642 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Minor Protection Order Act of 2026-establish; make appropriation.
- What does A5642 do?
- In its own words: An Act establishing the Minor Protection Order Act of 2026, supplementing Title 2A of the New Jersey Statutes, amending various parts of the statutory law, and making an appropriation.
- What is the status of A5642?
- In committee as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RA REF AJU (October 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored A5642?
- Linda S. Carter (D, 22), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for A5642?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5642
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