New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2158: Eliminates presumption of pretrial release for sex offenses and certain violent crimes committed using a deadly weapon.

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

Plain-language summary

S 2158 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Eliminates presumption of pretrial release for sex offenses and certain violent crimes committed using a deadly weapon. Primary sponsor: Paul Moriarty (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Moriarty (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.