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NJ A6053
Bill
Status
11/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ellen Park
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections to establish and implement minimum cell size standards for prison housing units that meet or exceed American Correctional Association standards
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Single-occupancy cells must provide at least 35 square feet of unencumbered space with a minimum 8-foot ceiling height
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Multiple-occupancy cells must provide at least 25 square feet of unencumbered space per occupant with a minimum 8-foot ceiling height
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Takes effect 25 months after enactment to allow the Department of Corrections time to implement the new standards
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Addresses a gap identified by the Office of the Corrections Ombudsperson in October 2024, as New Jersey currently has no minimum size standards for state prison cells despite having regulations for county jail cells
Legislative Description
Requires DOC to establish and implement standards for cell sizes in prison housing units.
Public Safety and Preparedness
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
11/17/2025