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NJ S2770

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

Linda Greenstein

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

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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