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NJ A6206
Bill
Status
12/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
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Increases parole compliance credits from one day per six days of supervision to one day per two days of compliance, allowing eligible parolees to reduce their parole term more quickly
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Raises the standard for denying parole from "reasonable expectation" of violation to "substantial likelihood" the person will commit a crime if released
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Limits reincarceration for technical parole violations to a maximum of 364 days and prohibits revocation based solely on drug or alcohol use, failure to pay fines, or driving without a license
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Requires a board panel review within seven days of warrant issuance to determine whether detention is justified, with written findings provided to the parolee
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Mandates the Commissioner of Corrections submit a report within one year detailing anticipated cost savings and potential facility closures resulting from the expected reduction in incarcerated population
Legislative Description
Revises parole requirements and procedures; repeals law relating to violations committed by parolee released due to overcrowding.
Appropriations
Last Action
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
1/5/2026