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Ankle Monitoring Program for Domestic Violence Perps in Ocean County Approved
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate has approved a bill introduced by Senator Troy Singleton that aims to enhance the enforcement of domestic violence restraining orders through electronic monitoring. This legislation, known as S-1385, initiates a four-year pilot program in Ocean County, targeting certain domestic violence offenders.
Singleton Statement on State Budget
TRENTON – Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), the Senate Majority Whip and Chair of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement today on the Senate's passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget:
Singleton Bill to Monitor Domestic Violence Offenders Clears Senate
TRENTON – In an effort to better enforce domestic violence restraining orders and prevent further violence, the New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would establish a four-year pilot program in Ocean County for the electronic monitoring of certain domestic violence offenders.
Singleton, Johnson Bill to Establish Foreclosure Protections for Victims of Hurricane Ida Clears Senate
TRENTON – In an effort to further assist homeowners negatively impacted by Hurricane Ida, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Gordon Johnson that would establish mortgage relief and foreclosure protections to certain homeowners impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Senate Passes Singleton Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Athletic Prosthetics
TRENTON – In an effort to better support residents with disabilities, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton which would require insurance coverage for certain athletic orthotics and prosthetics.
Singleton, McKnight Resolution to Designate June as ‘Gun Violence Awareness Month’ Approved by Senate
TRENTON – Aiming to raise awareness of gun violence and gun safety, as well as to remember the victims of gun violence, the New Jersey Senate advanced a resolution sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Angela McKnight that would designate June of each year as “Gun Violence Awareness Month”.
Senate Clears Singleton Bill to Expand Background Checks for Healthcare Professionals
TRENTON – The New Jersey Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would expand the healthcare professions that are covered by law requiring criminal history background checks to ensure all healthcare professions requiring licensure from State Boards conduct background checks for applicants.
Urging Philly Mayor to Crack Down on Boom Parties
For years, communities along the Delaware River in Burlington County – and beyond – have suffered endless, sleepless nights because of the constant noise and vibrations from ‘boom car’ parties in Philadelphia.
We have tried working cooperatively with our neighbors in Pennsylvania – we’ve met with law enforcement, community outreach, and elected officials seeking solutions; yet, the noise persists year after year. We have also passed laws here in New Jersey to increase fines on cars playing loud music, and similarly, the Philadelphia City Council passed ordinances providing for increased fines and even vehicle seizures. However, we need Philadelphia to enforce their laws.
Cracking down on ‘boom car’ parties should be a major component of Mayor Parker’s efforts to address quality of life concerns. We are hopeful that the administration will make this a priority this summer, as outlined in a letter that we sent to her last week.
NJ Domestic Violence Offenders in 1 County Would Get Electronic Trackers Under Lisa’s Law
A bill that would establish a four-year pilot program in Ocean County to electronically monitor certain domestic violence offenders has advanced in the state Legislature.
Amendment to Increase Veterans Property Tax Deduction Clears Committee
The state Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced a concurrent resolution sponsored by Sens. Troy Singleton and Nilsa Cruz-Perez proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the veterans’ property tax deduction from $250 to $2,500 over the next four years.