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NJ S130

NJ S130
Requires State to lower compensation rate of civilly committed sexually violent predators to same level as State inmates for institutional work.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires civilly committed sexually violent predators to be compensated at the same rate for institutional work as State inmates are compensated for comparable work, including, but not limited to, assignments as kitchen clerks, and bathroom and laundry workers. Currently, civilly committed sexually violent predators are paid at the minimum wage. The bill would require these individuals to be paid the same wage as State inmates for comparable work, which is less than the minimum wage. The bill implements a recommendation made by the State Auditor in a report that covers the period from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014. The State Auditor estimated an approximate annual savings of $1.9 million by eliminating payment of the minimum wage to civilly committed sexually violent predators.

AI Summary

This bill requires civilly committed sexually violent predators to be compensated at the same rate for institutional work as state inmates are compensated for comparable work, such as assignments as kitchen clerks, bathroom and laundry workers. Currently, civilly committed sexually violent predators are paid at the minimum wage, but this bill would require them to be paid the same wage as state inmates, which is less than the minimum wage. The bill is intended to implement a recommendation made by the State Auditor, which estimated an approximate annual savings of $1.9 million by eliminating payment of the minimum wage to civilly committed sexually violent predators.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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