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NJ S3281
Requires female inmates be provided with family planning services prior to release from correctional facility.
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Introduced
12/10/2018
12/10/2018
In Committee
11/18/2019
11/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Corrections to provide family planning services to a female inmate at least ten days prior to her release from a State correctional facility. The "Fair Release and Reentry Act of 2009," (P.L.2009, c.329; C.30:1B-6.1 et seq.) requires the Commissioner of Corrections to provide inmates, at least ten days before their release, with various documents, information, and other items. Examples of these items include a copy of the inmate's criminal history record and written information on expungement of criminal records, information on voting rights, a two week supply of prescription medication, and a medical discharge summary. This bill requires the commissioner to also provide female inmates with family planning services to aid in their successful reentry into the community.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Corrections to provide family planning services to female inmates at least ten days prior to their release from a state correctional facility. This is in addition to other documents, information, and items that the Commissioner must already provide to inmates under the "Fair Release and Reentry Act of 2009," such as copies of their criminal history records, information on voting rights, and medical discharge summaries. The purpose of this bill is to aid in the successful reentry of female inmates into the community.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 11/18/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S3500/3281_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S3500/3281_I1.PDF |
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