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NJ S1568
Concerns private entities that own, operate or manage correctional facilities or jails.
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Introduced
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits any private entity from owning, operating or managing any correctional facility or jail within the State, unless the entity is operating or managing the facility or jail pursuant to a contract entered into with a public body before the bill took effect. The bill prohibits a public body from, after the bill takes effect, entering into, renewing or extending the terms of a contract with any private entity for the keeping of any person within a correctional facility or jail.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any private entity from owning, operating, or managing any correctional facility or jail within the State, unless the entity is already operating or managing the facility or jail pursuant to a contract entered into with a public body before the bill took effect. The bill also prohibits public bodies from entering into, renewing, or extending contracts with private entities for the keeping of persons within a correctional facility or jail after the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2000/1568_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2000/1568_I1.PDF |
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