# New Jersey A2998: Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases; establishes presumption of award of custody to domestic violence victim in appropriate cases.**

New Jersey A2998, Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases; establishes presumption of award of custody to domestic violence victim in appropriate cases.**, is a 220th Legislature (2024-2025) House bill sponsored by Michael Inganamort (Republican), Cody D. Miller (Democratic), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic) and 1 others; status failed, last action 2025-10-20 (Received in Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee) (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey A2998
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 220th Legislature (2024-2025)
- Title: Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases; establishes presumption of award of custody to domestic violence victim in appropriate cases.**
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2024-01-09
- Last action: 2025-10-20, Received in Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Sponsors: Michael Inganamort (Republican), Cody D. Miller (Democratic), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Sterley S. Stanley (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 15
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (80 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Michael Inganamort (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Cody D. Miller (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Sterley S. Stanley (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Margie Donlon M.D. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kevin P. Egan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dawn Fantasia (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Shama A. Haider (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Hall, Garnet R.
- Cosponsor: Dan Hutchison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Yvonne Lopez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carmen Theresa Morales (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ellen J. Park (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ramirez, Jessica
- Cosponsor: William B. Sampson IV (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: William W. Spearman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Shanique Speight (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michael Venezia (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-06-30 | House | 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE | pass | 80 | 0 |   |

## Actions (5)

- 2025-10-20: Received in Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Senate)
- 2025-06-30: Passed Assembly — (80-0-0) (House)
- 2025-03-20: REP/ACS, 2nd Reading in Assembly (House)
- 2024-09-23: REP/ACA, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (House)
- 2024-01-09: Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (House)

## Bill text

- Assembly Appropriations (3/20/25 ACS A567), 2025-06-27: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_U1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_U1.PDF)
- 3/28/25; ACS A567, 2025-03-28: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_E2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_E2.PDF)
- Assembly Appropriations Substitute (3/20/25 ACS A567), 2025-03-21: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_S2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_S2.PDF)
- Assembly Children, Families and Food Security (9/23/24 1R), 2025-03-07: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_R1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_R1.PDF)
- 10/25/24; 1R, 2024-10-25: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_E1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_E1.PDF)
- Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Substitute (9/23/24), 2024-09-24: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_S1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2024-05-17: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_I1.PDF)

## Related bills

- S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction. (signed)
- S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances. (signed)
- S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to legalized medical and personal use cannabis marketplace. (signed)
- S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act." (signed)
- S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teacher grant program.* (signed)
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## Sources
- [Assembly Appropriations (3/20/25 ACS A567) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_U1.HTM)
- [Assembly Appropriations (3/20/25 ACS A567) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_U1.PDF)
- [3/28/25; ACS A567 (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_E2.HTM)
- [3/28/25; ACS A567 (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_E2.PDF)
- [Assembly Appropriations Substitute (3/20/25 ACS A567) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_S2.HTM)
- [Assembly Appropriations Substitute (3/20/25 ACS A567) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_S2.PDF)
- [Assembly Children, Families and Food Security (9/23/24 1R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_R1.HTM)
- [Assembly Children, Families and Food Security (9/23/24 1R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_R1.PDF)
- [10/25/24; 1R (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_E1.HTM)
- [10/25/24; 1R (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_E1.PDF)
- [Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Substitute (9/23/24) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_S1.HTM)
- [Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Substitute (9/23/24) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_S1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2998_I1.PDF)

## Related
- [S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4928-2024-2025)
- [S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4925-2024-2025)
- [S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to le…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4847-2024-2025)
- [S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act."](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4858-2024-2025)
- [S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, techno…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4678-2024-2025)
- [S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4812-2024-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A2998-2024-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).