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NJ S1806

Bill

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Troy Singleton

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the time courts may take to make pretrial release or detention decisions from 48 hours to up to 7 days when the defendant is charged with a crime involving the use or possession of a firearm
  • Prosecutors must request the additional time, which is limited to what is reasonably necessary for a firearms ballistic analysis to be conducted and provided to the court
  • Amends New Jersey's 2014 pretrial detention law (P.L.2014, c.31) by modifying sections C.2A:162-16 and C.2A:162-17
  • Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session of the 222nd New Jersey Legislature, sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (District 7, Burlington)

Legislative Description

Permits court to take additional time to consider pretrial release or pretrial detention when firearm offense is involved.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.256.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

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