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NJ S2770
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/15/2024
Primary Sponsor
Linda Greenstein
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AI Summary
- Requires correctional facilities to allow incarcerated persons at least one phone call every two weeks even when telephone privileges are suspended as discipline
- Limits telephone privilege suspensions to a maximum of 90 consecutive days and no more than 180 total days per year of incarceration
- Prohibits additional telephone restrictions for incarcerated persons already placed in Restorative Housing Units
- Bans telephone sanctions within 60 days of a person's scheduled release date to assist with reentry planning, and terminates any existing sanctions during that period
- Mandates notification to the incarcerated person's emergency contact when telephone access is suspended
Legislative Description
Provides for accidental death benefit if death of TPAF member is caused by COVID-19.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
2/15/2024
Committee Referrals
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation2/15/2024
Full Bill Text
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