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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5142: Extends anti-SLAPP protections to complainants of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

A 5142 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on May 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Extends anti-SLAPP protections to complainants of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination. Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Linda Carter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Verlina Reynolds-JacksonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse15
Linda CarterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse22

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source