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NJ S2202

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Ruiz

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Office of Women's Services within the New Jersey Department of Corrections to address the specific needs of female inmates
  • Requires the office to ensure policies, programs, and services for medical treatment (including prenatal care), mental health treatment (including trauma from physical or sexual abuse), substance abuse treatment, parenting, and child reunification
  • Mandates specific support for female inmates who are pregnant, have given birth while incarcerated, recently gave birth prior to incarceration, or are breastfeeding
  • The office director will be appointed by the Governor with Senate advice and consent, serving during the appointing Governor's term
  • Takes effect on the first day of the tenth month after enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes tuition reimbursement program for students enrolled in certain private postsecondary educational schools.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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