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NJ S96
NJ S96Requires State to lower compensation rate of civilly committed sexually violent predators to same level as State inmates for institutional work.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires civilly committed sexually violent predators to be compensated at the same rate for institutional work as State inmates are compensated for comparable work, including, but not limited to, assignments as kitchen clerks, and bathroom and laundry workers. Currently, civilly committed sexually violent predators are paid at the minimum wage. The bill would require these individuals to be paid the same wage as State inmates for comparable work, which is less than the minimum wage. The bill implements a recommendation made by the State Auditor in a report that covers the period from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014. The State Auditor estimated an approximate annual savings of $1.9 million by eliminating payment of the minimum wage to civilly committed sexually violent predators.
AI Summary
This bill requires that individuals civilly committed as sexually violent predators, meaning they have been legally determined to be a danger to others due to a mental abnormality or disorder involving sexual compulsion, be paid the same low wage for institutional work as state inmates receive for similar tasks, such as working in kitchens or laundry facilities. Currently, these individuals are paid the minimum wage, but this change, which aligns with a recommendation from the State Auditor aiming to save approximately $1.9 million annually, will reduce their compensation to a rate below the minimum wage. The bill also makes minor technical changes to update the names of state divisions involved in the care and treatment of these individuals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S96 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/96_I1.HTM |
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