Establishes "Incarcerated Women's Protection Act" and concerns correctional facility board of trustees.*
This bill establishes the "Female Incarcerated Person's Rights Protection Act" for New Jersey's female inmates, requiring gender-responsive policies and services. Key provisions include a gender-responsive risk assessment during classification, creation of a Division of Women's Services to address specific needs like trauma treatment and parenting support, and mandatory doula services for pregnant incarcerated women. The bill also establishes a Special Victims Unit to investigate sexual assault allegations and requires annual training for correctional officers who supervise female inmates. These changes aim to improve safety, dignity, and reentry support for female incarcerated individuals in New Jersey.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 12, 2024
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jan 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
Dec 18, 2025
Committee
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
lower
Sep 12, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
lower
4 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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