New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1651: Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases; establishes presumption of award of custody to domestic violence victim in appropriate cases.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1651 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases; establishes presumption of award of custody to domestic violence victim in appropriate cases. Primary sponsor: Andrew Zwicker (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andrew Zwicker (Democratic).