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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey bill requires Sexual Assault Response Team training on developmental disabilities
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness CommitteeSponsors: Flynn, Victoria A. and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
New Jersey requires county training programs to include instruction on interacting with victims who have developmental disabilities. The requirement applies to members of the county Sexual Assault Response Team and takes effect on the first day of the fourth month after enactment.
Members of county s must complete additional specialized instruction during their standard training program.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Sexual Assault Response Team members
Team members must complete additional instruction on interacting with victims who have developmental disabilities.
Key Facts
- County Sexual Assault Response Team training must include instruction on interacting with victims who have developmental disabilities.
- The legislation amends section 4 of P.L.2001, c.81 (C.52:4B-52).
- The act takes effect on the first day of the fourth month after enactment.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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