06/02/2026
A restraining order should never be treated like paperwork. For survivors of domestic violence, it can be the line between fear and safety. Today, the Assembly Judiciary Committee advanced legislation (A2240) sponsored by Assemblywoman Shanique Speight, Assemblywoman Ellen Park, and Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson to strengthen coordination between law enforcement, the courts, and the State Parole Board when a parolee violates a domestic violence restraining order.
The bill would require prosecutors and law enforcement to notify the State Parole Board when a parolee is charged with violating a restraining order, helping ensure parole officials have the information needed to respond appropriately and better protect victims.