New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 4505: Provides for certain additional damages to be awarded in wrongful death action if decedent was below age of majority at time of death.

In committee Last action June 22, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

S 4505 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on June 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for certain additional damages to be awarded in wrongful death action if decedent was below age of majority at time of death. Primary sponsor: Britnee Timberlake (Democratic), Angela McKnight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Britnee Timberlake (Democratic); Angela McKnight (Democratic).