Sen. Teresa Ruiz

Primary S 3550

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires AG to address human trafficking in underserved communities.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 3080

Passed · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes position of Youth Disconnection Prevention and Recovery Ombudsperson; establishes "School Disconnection Prevention Task Force."; appropriates $200,000.**

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 1704

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires domestic violence orders to be issued in other languages in addition to English under certain circumstances.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey domestic violence protection orders (TROs) and related victim notices to be available in multiple languages, not just English. Specifically, it mandates that court notices and temporary restraining order templates be prepared in English, Spanish, and up to 10 additional high-demand languages spoken in the state. The Administrative Office of the Courts must create these multilingual materials to ensure victims with limited English proficiency can understand their rights and legal options. This directly affects domestic violence victims who speak languages other than English, improving access to critical legal protections.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary A 1475

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires court to consider information concerning coercive control in domestic violence proceedings.*

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A-1475, now P.L.2023, c.230) requires courts to consider "coercive control" when deciding domestic violence restraining orders. Coercive control is defined as patterns of behavior that unreasonably interfere with a person’s freedom, including isolating victims from support, depriving them of basics, controlling finances, or using threats (like those based on immigration status). The bill adds this factor to the list courts must evaluate alongside other considerations like past abuse and immediate danger. It directly affects domestic violence victims and courts handling restraining order cases by ensuring non-physical control tactics are formally addressed.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor S 3708

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires copies of certain law enforcement records to be provided to victims of domestic violence upon request.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 3737

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Establishes menstrual health public awareness campaign.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor S 3867

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Revises law establishing Office of Food Security Advocate, and establishes certain conditions for use of monies appropriated to emergency food organizations.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 4177

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Extends duration of law requiring certain provider subsidy payments for child care services be based on enrollment.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 4614

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Modifies Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary S 3746

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Concerns New Jersey Civic Information Consortium.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track