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NJ A621

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Schaer

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps the maximum time between parole hearings at three years for inmates denied release at their initial parole eligibility date
  • Amends the State Parole Board's schedule requirements so that future parole eligibility dates cannot exceed three years from the denial date
  • Applies the three-year limit both to the board's published schedule of future eligibility dates and to individual board panel decisions that deviate from the schedule
  • Takes effect on the first day of the second month following enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes limits on future parole eligibility date.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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