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NJ S3806

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Ruiz

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Corrections to provide family planning services to female inmates at least 10 days prior to release from State correctional facilities

  • Amends the "Fair Release and Reentry Act of 2009" (P.L.2009, c.329) to add family planning services to the existing list of required pre-release items and information

  • Current law already mandates inmates receive criminal history records, voting rights information, prescription medications, medical discharge summaries, birth certificates, Social Security card assistance, and transit passes before release

  • Takes effect on the first day of the fourth month after enactment

Legislative Description

Requires female inmates be provided with family planning services prior to release from correctional facility.

Law and Public Safety

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Law and Public Safety3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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