NJ S2178

Bill

NJ S2178

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

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 commissionSer 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 before their release from a State correctional facility, adding this to a list of existing provisions designed to aid in an inmate's successful reentry into the community. These existing provisions, established by the "Fair Release and Reentry Act of 2009," include providing inmates with their criminal history record, information on voting rights, details about rehabilitation programs, a summary of their participation in facility programs, a statement of outstanding financial obligations, an identification card, a birth certificate if applicable, assistance with obtaining a Social Security card, a bus or rail pass, a two-week supply of prescription medication, and a medical discharge summary. The addition of family planning services aims to further support female inmates as they transition back into society.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Teresa Ruiz (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2178

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2178
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2178_I1.HTM
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2178_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1395	Requires female inmates be provided with family planning services prior to release from correctional facility.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee	Same As
A3108	Requires female inmates be provided with family planning services prior to release from correctional facility.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee	Carry Over
S544	Requires female inmates be provided with family planning services prior to release from correctional facility.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee	Carry Over

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