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NJ S3681
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Greenstein
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Corrections to submit quarterly reports to legislative leaders on the operation of each residential community release program (halfway houses, assessment centers, substance abuse treatment programs) in New Jersey
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Quarterly reports must include financial data such as total reimbursement provided, per-inmate reimbursement rates, and number of inmates receiving reimbursement
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Reports must detail inmate population statistics including number of violent vs. non-violent offenders, days imprisoned, and number of escapes/absconders broken down by crime type
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Requires documentation of safety measures protecting non-violent offenders from violent offenders, incidents of physical violence, and disciplinary actions taken against violent inmates
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Mandates an annual report analyzing the effectiveness of each residential community release program with particular emphasis on recidivism rates and recommendations for improvement
Legislative Description
Requires DOC to report certain information concerning halfway houses.
Law and Public Safety
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
2/24/2026