New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 5040: Establishes Hope Card Program to provide victims of domestic violence with restraining order quick reference wallet card; makes appropriation.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5040 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on May 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes Hope Card Program to provide victims of domestic violence with restraining order quick reference wallet card; makes appropriation. Primary sponsor: Brennan, Katie, Rowan, Maureen, Tennille McCoy (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2026): Passed by the Assembly (79-0-0).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan, Katie | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rowan, Maureen | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tennille McCoy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bailey, David, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Mike Venezia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by the Assembly (79-0-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Transferred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee