Imposes civil monetary penalties for frivolous litigation in domestic violence cases.

This bill (A5746) imposes civil penalties for frivolous lawsuits in domestic violence cases under New Jersey's Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. It requires courts to award $5,000 for a first violation, $10,000 for a second, and $15,000 for subsequent violations when litigation is found to be filed in bad faith - such as for harassment, delay, or as part of coercive control tactics against victims. Penalties are paid into the Domestic Violence Victims' Fund, not to the opposing party. The law specifically targets baseless legal actions that exploit the court system to further abuse, aligning with existing standards for frivolous litigation but adding clear monetary consequences for repeat offenders in domestic violence cases.