A 295 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires notification of certain domestic violence victims through the Victim Information and Notification Everyday System (VINE).

This bill expands New Jersey's automatic notification system for domestic violence victims. It requires the Attorney General's VINE system to notify victims not only when a defendant charged with domestic violence is released but also when the status changes for victims with restraining orders (e.g., release, transfer, or bail for violations). The notification is automatic, confidential, and ensures victims' locations remain hidden from defendants. It directly affects domestic violence victims who have obtained restraining orders, providing them real-time updates on defendants' custody status. The bill makes these protections mandatory through the existing VINE system, enhancing safety without changing current notification standards for victims of domestic violence crimes.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Paul Kanitra
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