New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1773: Authorizes funding to protect safety of cooperating witnesses; expands Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to provide these witnesses with certain guarantees.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1773 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes funding to protect safety of cooperating witnesses; expands Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to provide these witnesses with certain guarantees. Primary sponsor: Anthony Verrelli (Democratic), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Robert Karabinchak (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Verrelli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Robert Karabinchak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Dan Hutchison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Gabe Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee