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NJ A523

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Auth

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates pretrial home supervision for defendants charged with crimes that have bail restrictions or vehicular homicide when a court orders their release rather than detention
  • Amends New Jersey's Criminal Justice Reform Law (P.L.2014, c.31) to add home confinement as a required condition for specific offense categories
  • Applies to eligible defendants who are released pending trial after a pretrial detention hearing where the court determines detention is not warranted
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment
  • Sponsored by Assemblyman Robert Auth (District 39, Bergen County) for the 2026 legislative session

Legislative Description

Requires defendants charged with certain crimes to be placed in home confinement prior to trial.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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