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NJ S544
Requires female inmates be provided with family planning services prior to release from correctional facility.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 information and documents the commissioner must provide to inmates before their release, such as a copy of their criminal history record, information on voting rights, and a medical discharge summary. The goal of this bill is to aid in the successful reentry of female inmates into the community.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S544 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1000/544_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1000/544_I1.PDF |
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