New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 854: Establishes rebuttable presumption against granting child custody under certain circumstances; expands best interests factors; adds coercive control to domestic violence definition.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

A 854 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes rebuttable presumption against granting child custody under certain circumstances; expands best interests factors; adds coercive control to domestic violence definition. Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican), Vicky Flynn (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican); Vicky Flynn (Republican).