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NJ A5524
NJ A5524Requires certain correctional facilities to allow service and companion animals to assist inmates with disability; makes appropriation.
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Introduced
06/05/2023
06/05/2023
In Committee
06/05/2023
06/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires certain correctional facilities to allow service and companion animals to assist inmates with disability; makes appropriation.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain correctional facilities in New Jersey to allow service and companion animals to assist inmates with disabilities. It defines key terms like "correctional facility," "disability," "service animal," and "incarcerated person companion animal." The bill directs the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services, to establish a program to allow inmates with disabilities to apply to use these animals on-site. It also requires the Commissioner to establish processes for evaluating requests for service animals and incarcerated person companion animals, and to adopt rules and regulations to implement the program. Finally, the bill appropriates funds from the General Fund to the Department of Corrections for the implementation of the act.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 06/05/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5524 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A6000/5524_I1.HTM |
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