New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 520: Creates offense of making false child abuse report; permits assessment of penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 520 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates offense of making false child abuse report; permits assessment of penalty. Primary sponsor: Bob Auth (Republican), Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D.. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Auth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rob Clifton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Chris DePhillips | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| John DiMaio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Erik Peterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
“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