All Roll Calls
Yes: 109 • No: 0
New JerseyS3751220th Legislature (2024-2025)Senate
Revises definition of child abuse or neglect to include persons between 18 and 21 years of age in certain settings.
Sponsored By: Rosaura Bagolie (Democratic), Joseph P. Cryan (Democratic), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Alex Sauickie (Republican), Joseph F. Vitale (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Child abuse protections reach qualifying young adults
Beginning December 1, 2026, New Jersey’s child abuse protections extend to qualifying people ages 18 through 20. Coverage includes alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation by an institution’s teachers, employees, contractors, or volunteers. The institution must be responsible for the person’s care or supervision and regulated by the Department of Children and Families. Day schools are included.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Rosaura Bagolie
Democratic • House
Joseph P. Cryan
Democratic • Senate
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
Democratic • House
Alex Sauickie
Republican • House
Joseph F. Vitale
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Renee C. Burgess
Democratic • Senate
Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.
Democratic • Senate
Shama A. Haider
Democratic • House
Paul Kanitra
Republican • House
Angela V. McKnight
Democratic • Senate
M. Teresa Ruiz
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 1/12/2026
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 71 • No: 0
Senate vote • 12/18/2025
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 38 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.281.
1/18/2026GovernorPassed Assembly, PBH — (71-0-0)
1/12/2026HouseSubstituted for A5636
1/12/2026HouseReported, 2nd Reading in Assembly
1/8/2026HouseTRANS Assembly Appropriations Committee
1/8/2026HouseReceived in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
12/18/2025HousePassed Senate — (38-0)
12/18/2025SenateReported, 2nd Reading in Senate
11/13/2025SenateReferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
2/3/2025SenateReported, 2nd Reading in Senate
2/3/2025SenateIntroduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
10/7/2024Senate
Bill Text
Version PL2025
6/4/2026
Version AL2025
5/21/2026
As Introduced
1/13/2026
Assembly Appropriations Substitute (1/8/26)
1/9/2026
12/29/25; as introduced
12/29/2025
Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (11/13/25)
11/14/2025
Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Substitute (2/3/25)
2/4/2025
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