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NJ S3763
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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Expands the Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission from 13 to 17 members by adding the chair of the Legislative Black Caucus (or designee), the chair of the Legislative Latino Caucus (or designee), and two additional Governor-appointed public members
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Requires no more than two of the four Governor-appointed public members to be from the same political party
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Broadens the commission's review of disparity in the criminal justice system to explicitly include policing, access to criminal defense legal representation, and jury selection processes
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Maintains the commission's existing duties to review sentencing provisions and recommend revisions promoting public safety, offender accountability, crime reduction, and efficient use of state resources
Legislative Description
Increases size of Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission; broadens reporting duties.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
3/5/2026