New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5401: Requires hospitals to establish domestic violence screening and bystander intervention training programs for health care professionals and certain hospital staff members.

In committee Last action September 10, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee

Plain-language summary

A 5401 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on September 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires hospitals to establish domestic violence screening and bystander intervention training programs for health care professionals and certain hospital staff members. Primary sponsor: Shanique Speight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (September 10, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Shanique Speight (Democratic).