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NJ A4923
Requires female inmates be provided with family planning services prior to release from correctional facility.
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Introduced
01/24/2019
01/24/2019
In Committee
01/24/2019
01/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Corrections to provide family planning services to a female inmate at least ten days prior to her release from a State correctional facility. The "Fair Release and Reentry Act of 2009," (P.L.2009, c.329; C.30:1B-6.1 et seq.) requires the Commissioner of Corrections to provide inmates, at least ten days before their release, with various documents, information, and other items. Examples of these items include a copy of the inmate's criminal history record and written information on expungement of criminal records, information on voting rights, a two week supply of prescription medication, and a medical discharge summary. This bill requires the commissioner to also provide female inmates with family planning services to aid in their successful reentry into the community.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Corrections to provide family planning services to female inmates at least ten days prior to their release from a state correctional facility. This is in addition to the other items the commissioner is already required to provide, such as a copy of the inmate's criminal history record, information on voting rights, and a medical discharge summary. The purpose of this bill is to aid in the successful reentry of female inmates into the community.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/24/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A5000/4923_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A5000/4923_I1.PDF |
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