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NJ S1453
NJ S1453Awards credits to reduce the parole eligibility date of inmates who participate in college and associate degree educational programming.
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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 credits to reduce the parole eligibility date of an inmate to be awarded to an inmate who participates in college and associate degree educational programming. Under current law, an inmate may receive certain credits for "productive occupations" that reduce the inmate's parole eligibility date, provided the parolee has not been sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment. These credits do not affect deductions for good behavior or other credits provided by law. Under current law, productive occupations include all education and workforce skills or vocational training programs made available to inmates. This bill provides that productive occupations also include college and associate degree educational programming made available to inmates.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of "productive occupations" for inmates to explicitly include college and associate degree educational programs, meaning participation in these programs will now qualify inmates for credits that can reduce their parole eligibility date. Currently, inmates can earn credits for "productive occupations" which can shorten their time until they can be considered for parole, as long as they haven't received a mandatory minimum sentence. These new credits are separate from any good behavior deductions or other existing sentence reductions.
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/S1453 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1453_I1.HTM |
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