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NJ A3108

Requires female inmates be provided with family planning services prior to release from correctional facility.


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Introduced
03/07/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 items the commissioner is already required to provide to inmates before release, such as a copy of their criminal history record, information on voting rights, and a two-week supply of prescription medication. The purpose of this new requirement 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 03/07/2022)

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