Bills

Federal, state and local bills on the causes CSWH follows, found by our daily update. Each links to its official page; the status and latest action come from Congress.gov, Open States or the city's own records, and the official page is the final word. Find your legislators to write to them.

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7 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  1. NJ · Passed the legislature

    NJ A 4835: Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."

    NJ A 4835 permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act and passed both houses 39-0.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (39-0)
    Sponsor: Macurdy, Andrew

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4835

  2. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5690: "Jackson's Law"; requires mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for leaving scene of accident resulting in death and makes certain juveniles eligible for waiver for this offense.

    NJ A 5690 requires a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and makes certain juveniles eligible for waiver; referred to Judiciary Committee.

    Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
    Sponsor: McGuckin, Gregory P. (Republican)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5690

  3. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5631: Exempts law enforcement body worn camera recordings from disclosure under State's open public records law under certain circumstances.

    NJ A 5631 would exempt law enforcement body worn camera recordings from disclosure under the State's open public records law; latest action: introduced, referred to committee.

    Latest action (Oct 15, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
    Sponsor: Simmons, Heather (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5631