New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 197: Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 197 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act.". Primary sponsor: Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr., Kristin Corrado (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 22, 2026): Substituted by A4835 (1R).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kristin Corrado | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Tony Bucco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Substituted by A4835 (1R)
- Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee