New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5639: Clarifies that voluntary incapacitation by alleged victim of sexual assault does not bar prosecution of defendant.

In committee Last action October 22, 2026: Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading

Plain-language summary

A 5639 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on October 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Clarifies that voluntary incapacitation by alleged victim of sexual assault does not bar prosecution of defendant. Primary sponsor: Andrea Katz (Democratic), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Mitchelle Drulis (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 22, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Andrea Katz (Democratic); Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic); Mitchelle Drulis (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.