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NJ S1396
Concerns private entities that own, operate or manage correctional facilities or jails.
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Introduced
02/10/2022
02/10/2022
In Committee
02/10/2022
02/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 of New Jersey, unless the entity is already operating or managing the facility or jail pursuant to a pre-existing contract with a public body. The bill also prohibits public bodies from entering into, renewing, or extending any new contracts with private entities for the housing of persons in correctional facilities or jails after the bill takes effect.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/10/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1396 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1396_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1396_I1.PDF |
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