New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 2963: Establishes presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 2963 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters. Primary sponsor: Erik Peterson (Republican), John DiMaio (Republican). It lists 10 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 4 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Peterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| John DiMaio | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Bob Auth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Linda Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Bill Spearman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
“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