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NJ A3510
NJ A3510Requires DOC to report incidents of suicide and self-harm among inmates housed in prison Restorative Housing Units.
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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 would require the Department of Corrections to publicly report data concerning acts of self-harm or suicide by inmates housed in Restorative Housing Units (RHUs). RHUs house prison inmates who have been removed from the prison's general population as a disciplinary measure. This bill embodies an October 2024 recommendation by the Office of the Corrections Ombudsperson.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Corrections to publicly report data on incidents of suicide and self-harm among inmates housed in Restorative Housing Units (RHUs), which are special units for inmates removed from the general prison population for disciplinary reasons. The bill amends existing law to mandate that these quarterly reports, posted on the Department's website without revealing personal identifying information, include the incidence of self-harm and suicide within RHUs, aligning with a recommendation from the Office of the Corrections Ombudsperson.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs 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/A3510 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3510_I1.HTM |
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