NJ A5708 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous S277
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on October 22 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-10-22 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Pending: Assembly Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on October 22 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-10-22 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Pending: Assembly Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Provides that act of sexual penetration committed without victim's consent constitutes sexual assault; defines term "consent."
Title
Provides that act of sexual penetration committed without victim's consent constitutes sexual assault; defines term "consent."
Sponsors
| Rep. Ellen Park [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | Assembly | Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee |
Same As/Similar To
S400 (Same As) 2026-01-13 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
S277 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
S277 (Carry Over) 2024-01-09 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Subjects
New Jersey State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5708 |
| Text | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A6000/5708_I1.HTM |
