New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2878: Establishes new mitigating factor, reduced sentencing, and resentencing for certain defendants who are victims of abuse.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.328.

Plain-language summary

S 2878 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes new mitigating factor, reduced sentencing, and resentencing for certain defendants who are victims of abuse. Primary sponsor: Angela McKnight (Democratic), Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.328.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Angela McKnight (Democratic); Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.