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NJ A1763
NJ A1763Establishes Second Chance Program in charge of providing opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated individuals.
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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 establishes the Second Chance Program within the State Employment and Training Commission in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The purpose of the program will be to provide real and lasting career opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated individuals, with the intent to reduce recidivism.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Second Chance Program" within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, aiming to provide formerly incarcerated individuals with meaningful and stable career paths through partnerships with labor organizations. The program's core purpose is to reduce the rate at which individuals return to prison after release (recidivism) by connecting them with employment opportunities identified and facilitated by labor organizations, which are described as being well-positioned to understand local economic conditions and attract jobs within their respective trades. A "labor organization" is defined as it is under federal law, specifically in section 3 of 29 U.S.C. s.402.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (14)
William Sampson (D)*,
Anthony Verrelli (D)*,
Al Barlas (R),
Linda Carter (D),
Alixon Collazos-Gill (D),
Shama Haider (D),
Robert Karabinchak (D),
Tennille McCoy (D),
Carol Murphy (D),
Annette Quijano (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Gabriel Rodriguez (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Lisa Swain (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1763 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1763_I1.HTM |
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