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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 removes all references to the term "inmate" from the statutes, and replaces those references with the term "incarcerated person." This bill embodies the recommendation of the New Jersey Law Revision Commission, set forth in its Final Report: Regarding the Use of the Term "Inmate"; issued on June 6, 2022.
AI Summary
This bill, following a recommendation from the New Jersey Law Revision Commission, amends various statutes to replace the term "inmate" with "incarcerated person" throughout New Jersey's legal code. This change aims to update the terminology used in laws related to corrections, parole, public assistance, and other areas where individuals are confined or receiving services within the state's correctional and welfare systems. The bill's provisions cover a wide range of legal contexts, from the administrative duties of the courts and departments of labor and human services to specific regulations concerning prisoner transportation, medical examinations, reentry programs, and the management of correctional facilities. The intent is to use more contemporary and respectful language when referring to individuals within these systems.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2609 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2609_I1.HTM |
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