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NJ A1395

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


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

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 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 existing requirements under the "Fair Release and Reentry Act of 2009" to provide inmates with various documents, information, and other items, such as a copy of their criminal history record, information on voting rights, and a two-week supply of prescription medication, to aid in their successful reentry into the community.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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