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A 2199

Requires child abuse reporting hotline maintained by DCPP to provide information on resources available to victims and families.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Rosy Bagolie and 13 co-sponsors

New Jersey A-2199 requires the DCPP child abuse hotline to provide callers with information about resources and support services for victims and their families.

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Bill Summary · A 2199

Bill Summary – New Jersey A-2199 (Session 222)

Title

Requires child abuse reporting hotline maintained by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) to provide information on resources available to victims and families.

Purpose and Intent

The bill requires the state’s child abuse reporting hotline to inform callers about resources and supports available to victims of abuse and their families. The goal is to connect individuals contacting the hotline with relevant services beyond reporting, ensuring victims and families are aware of assistance options.

Key Provisions

  • Hotline Information Requirement: The DCPP child abuse reporting hotline must provide information about resources available to victims of abuse and to their families when handling calls or inquiries.
  • Resource Information: Information likely to be provided includes services, programs, or organizations that offer help (e.g., legal aid, counseling, shelter, medical care, and other social supports). The exact list of resources is not specified in the provided text, but the intent is to publicly disclose or guide callers to appropriate resources.
  • Scope: Applies to the child abuse reporting hotline operated by DCPP; any procedural changes would be implemented within the hotline’s caller interactions.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: DCPP and its employees/contractors who operate the child abuse reporting hotline.
  • Secondary: Victims of child abuse and their families who may call the hotline seeking assistance or information.
  • Potentially: Other state-wide service providers and nonprofit organizations that supply resources to abuse victims, which may be referenced or connected through the hotline.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative History:
    • Introduced: January 13, 2026
    • Reported by Assembly Committee: January 13, 2026 (2nd Reading)
    • Passed by Assembly: March 23, 2026 (71-0-0)
    • Reported to Senate: May 4, 2026
    • Referred to Senate Committee: Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
  • Next Steps: If the Senate approves, the bill would proceed to the Governor for signature or veto. The exact effective date would be specified in the final enacted version.

Impact Considerations

  • Information Dissemination: The bill formalizes the integration of resource information into hotline interactions, potentially increasing awareness of and access to support services for victims.
  • Service Connectivity: By directing callers to resources, the bill could improve linkage to counseling, legal assistance, housing/shelter, financial aid, and other supports.
  • Implementation: DCPP would need to ensure staff and systems can access up-to-date resource information and provide it consistently during calls. This may require partnerships with service providers and periodic updates.

Summary

A-2199 directs New Jersey’s DCPP child abuse hotline to actively provide callers with information about resources available to victims and their families, aiming to improve access to supportive services beyond the initial report. The bill has strong bipartisan sponsorship and has progressed through the Assembly with unanimous support, now moving to the Senate for consideration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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